Yogi Berra was one of the greatest players to play the game. He played in 14 World Series and won 10 of them. He was great on both sides of the baseball setting records for most home runs by a catcher (313) and most consecutive errorless games (148). He also served our country in the US Navy from 1943-1946. He was also a three-time MVP. After his playing career, he managed the two remaining NY teams and won a pennant with each.
When Yogi spoke, you better listen. He was as wise as they come and had the baseball accomplishments to back it up.