Posted on 05/13/2010 2:32:32 PM PDT by La Enchiladita
Yogi Berra, the former New York Yankees great, turns 85 years young today.
As Yogi would say, "It ain't over till it's over," and the Hall of Famer is still going strong.
Yogi of Montclair, N.J ... .the 15-time All-Star and three-time winner of the A.L. MVP was right on the money when he said, "Baseball is 90% mental — the other half is physical."
Well, Yogi and NewJerseynewsroom.com have a special connection.
You see, Tom Murro, the Celebrity Magnet who writes entertainment features for NJNR, had his picture taken with President Obama a while back and Yogi graciously offered to give Murro a gift so he could give it to the Commander and Chief.
"It is a classic photo," says Murro. "It is of a sliding Jackie Robinson of the Brooklyn Dodgers safe after stealing home against Berra and the Yankees during World Series opening game at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 28, 1955.
Well, Yogi has a different perspective and he signed the photo, ''Dear Mr. President, He was out! ''
"I'm sure the President would love to have it," added Murro.
"We tried, but we have not been able to get the photo to Mr. Obama.
"The White House has not been at all helpful. One person there told me to "just hold onto it until you see him again.'' Yeah, right!"
(Excerpt) Read more at newjerseynewsroom.com ...
ping
“You can observe a lot by watching.”
Clarly out. A bad call by the mpire.
Obama: “Did he play for the White Sox?”
Keep Waiting.
He is one of the few members of the Evil Empire who I give a dispensation to.
And the black guy, the iconic Jackie Robinson, was out, baby. Can’t have that.
Yogi, your white and old too boot, don't rush it,their having it appraised,it's got to be worth it for Odumbo to get involved". Better yet Yogi, I'll be over in 15 mins,give it to me....I know it's worth
Definitely out.
But I believe the Yankees still won that game.
“When you come to a fork in the road, take it.”
“Nobody goes there anymore; it’s too crowded.”
Keep ‘em coming, guys. They never get any less funny.
Go Yogi, looking good at 85!!
“The pay you in cash, which is just as good as money.”
Yogi could teach the President not to throw out the first pitch like such a sissy metrosexual.
Maybe in his day, but now a nickel ain't worth a dime anymore...
“You should always go to other people’s funerals; otherwise, they won’t come to yours.”
Ba-da-bing!
“nobody goes there anymore it’s too popular”
When offered pizza, the waitress asked Yogi how many slices she cut the pizza into. Berra replied: “Better make it 4; I don’t think I could eat 8.”
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