Yogi

By Jon Pessah,

Book cover of Yogi: A Life Behind the Mask

Book description

The definitive biography of Yogi Berra, the New York Yankees icon, winner of 13 World Series championships, and the most-quoted player in baseball history

Lawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra is at once one of America's best-loved and least known heroes. The Yankees' Everyman to Joe DiMaggio's Royalty, he is famous for…

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Author Jon Pessah captures the pulse of the New York Yankees during their championship dynasty as seen through the eyes of Yogi Berra and his teammates. What's more, the viewpoints of opponents, along with enlightening snippets of reports from that era (1940s-60s), illuminate the narrative. Readers relive key hits and incredible pitching feats along the way.

Yogi’s devotion to his family and commitment to excellence are highlighted again and again. All of these themes are inspiring and revealing, helping unpeel the layers of myth surrounding Berra’s persona.

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