People Identified With Him

  [437 words] September 22, 2015 will be remembered as “the day Yogi died.” Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra was loved by millions of people even though he played for a baseball team that many did not like. His outstanding ability and endurance on the field made him a star, but his humble personality and wise thinking made him a fan favorite. Most everyone has heard a “Yogiism”–a statement made that was wise in its essence, but a little warped in its rendition. The most famous Yogiism is probably, “It ain’t over till it’s over.” Everyone realizes that expression is not quite “correct,” but they also know the thought is accurate. I believe the secret to Yogi Berra’s longevity in the hearts and minds of the people was the fact that they identified with him. In his playing days, he was a catcher, a position admired because of the difficulty of…