Yogi Berra Death: Yankee's & Baseball Legend Remembered On Social Media By Fans, Celebrities & MLB Community [PHOTO]
The baseball world lost a true legend and hero today with the passing of Hall of Famer and former Yankee Yogi Berra.
Berra, who is known best for his catchphrases, and record 10 World Series wins, passed away at the age of 90, and is being remembered by many on social media-from celebrity fans, to fellow Yankees, as well as other MLB stars and the organization as a whole in itself.
Derek Jeter, who retired as the Yankees captain in 2014, left a tribute to Berra on his Players' Tribune website, where he called Berra a "dear friend and mentor," while Hal Steinbrenner said his legacy transcended the sport.
Several famous fans, as well as Berra's granddaughter, Lindsay Berra, all took to social media to express condolences and sadness over his passing:
Together again. #RIPYogiBerra #Yankees pic.twitter.com/ODsoWcTZfi
— Lindsay Berra (@lindsayberra) September 23, 2015
Had some great times & laffs with the Legendary Yogi Berra. One of a kind! RIP Sir! — Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) September 23, 2015
Though born in a hard-scrabble St. Louis neighborhood, Yogi Berra was NY all the way: plain spoken, funny, hard working & a real team player — Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 23, 2015
The lovely Yogi Berra has passed, who famously stated, "I never said most of the things I said." The GOP candidates should use that line! — Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra was not only a great baseball player, he was a great guy. Yogi will be missed. A photo posted by Donald J. Trump (@realdonaldtrump) on Sep 23, 2015 at 8:16am PDT
MVP, World Champ, WWII Vet, icon, sage, and lovable hero. RIP the great 'Yogi' Berra. — John Cena (@JohnCena) September 23, 2015
"It ain't over till it's over." -Yogi Berra #RIP — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) September 23, 2015
"It ain't over till it's over". Well, it's over. #YogiBerra roast in peace. A great American. — Jeff Ross (@realjeffreyross) September 23, 2015
Those in the baseball community who remembered Berra included the team's former manager Joe Torre, several Yankee's alumni and current players, as well the team's long time rivals, the Boston Red Sox, among others:
Statement from Joe Torre regarding Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/5dYN4bMWbt — MLB (@MLB) September 23, 2015
We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Yankees legend and American hero, Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/Bf8uXxUPzR
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 23, 2015
Sorry to hear of the passing of one of baseballs greatest! Words can't describe what he meant to the game and city of New York. #YogiBerra — Chipper Jones (@RealCJ10) September 23, 2015
Wow. Yogi. My heart is broken by this news. Prayers for his family. #WeWillMissYogiIsms — Josh Reddick (@RealJoshReddick) September 23, 2015
My thoughts and prayers to the Berra Family!!! Yogi you were an icon and legend to us all who play this amazing game of !!! #8 #YogiBerra — Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) September 23, 2015
We join the rest of the baseball community in mourning the loss of @Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra. May he rest in peace. — Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) September 23, 2015
We mourn the passing of Yogi Berra, one of our game's greats. pic.twitter.com/djdMAlZ9rS — Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) September 23, 2015
We send our deepest condolences to the @Yankees family on the loss of a legend & American hero, Yogi Berra. — Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) September 23, 2015
10 World Series rings as a player. Countless accolades. There will never be another Yogi. https://t.co/jYICeRlDs4 pic.twitter.com/hhoWCbApgM — MLB (@MLB) September 23, 2015
Very Sad to hear the passing of #YogiBerra My deepest prayers to his family and the #Yankees family. Great player, Greater Gentleman. — Mike Piazza (@mikepiazza31) September 23, 2015
What a Beautiful Man...What A Beautiful Spirit. Celebrate the Life of Yogi Berra Today. pic.twitter.com/dBp31lv9nD — Bernie Williams (@bw51official) September 23, 2015
Rest in peace, Yogi. I will never forget our talks together! You are an American hero... I will truly miss you. pic.twitter.com/pFod8Gm3yw — Paul O'Neill (@PaulONeillYES) September 23, 2015
We send our deepest condolences to Yogi Berra’s family and to @Yankees. Our game - and our rivalry - has lost an icon. — Boston Red Sox (@RedSox) September 23, 2015
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Yankee legend Yogi Berra. Our thoughts go out to the Berra family. @MLB — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi Berra a true baseball legend and American icon. #Mets pic.twitter.com/T0MrQculg1 — New York Mets (@Mets) September 23, 2015
#YogiBerra. Such a special man and loved by us all. We send our condolences to Yogi's loved ones and @Yankees family. #legend #RIP — Johnny Damon (@JohnnyDamon) September 23, 2015
We lost a legend, an icon, but most importantly I lost my grandfather. My heart is with the Berra family. #YogiBerra pic.twitter.com/CmNAyFp8kh — Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) September 23, 2015
I tell the kids, somebody's gotta win, somebody's gotta lose. Just don't fight about it. Just try to get better. Yogi Berra — Jake Diekman (@JakeDiekman) September 23, 2015
Deeply saddened to hear about Yogi Berra's passing. He will always be my hero for what he did on and off the field. #RIP #90%mental — Adam Eaton (@AdamSpankyEaton) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi Berra — Cody Ross (@IamCodyRoss) September 23, 2015
No! Say it ain't so. He was a good man, my former manager and friend! RIP Yogi. https://t.co/X5SauCYQty — Dave Winfield (@DaveWinfieldHOF) September 23, 2015
RIP to Baseball Legend #YogiBerra #8. Sad night for the baseball world to lose such a great representation of the game we all love. — Justin Turner (@redturn2) September 23, 2015
RIP Yogi. I'm grateful I got to know him. What a nice man. Great article NYTimes by Bruce Webber about Yogi.A chronology of his amazing life — Al Leiter (@Al_Leiter22) September 23, 2015
The world's lost a legend and I've lost a friend. Rest easy, Yogi. I'll miss you buddy. — David Robertson (@DRob30) September 23, 2015
Yogi was a legend on the field as well as off. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family. #YANKEELEGEND #NAVY — Garrett Jones (@Garrett_GIJones) September 23, 2015
We mourn the loss of @Yankees legend Yogi Berra. The Cubs send their condolences to the Berra family and the Yankees organization. — Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) September 23, 2015
Our thoughts & prayers are with the family, friends & many fans of STL native, HOFer @yankees legend Yogi Berra. RIP #Yogi — St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra was not only a baseball legend but a veteran who honorably served our country. Thank you and rest in peace Yogi. — Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 23, 2015
We are saddened by the loss of baseball icon Yogi Berra. Our thoughts are with his family and the Yankees organization. — Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) September 23, 2015
We join the baseball world in mourning the passing of legend and Hall of Famer Yogi Berra. May he rest in peace. — Houston Astros (@astros) September 23, 2015
A true baseball legend. Rest in peace, Yogi. https://t.co/eduV3uNjHa — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) September 23, 2015
We are saddened by the passing of Yankees icon and Hall of Famer Yogi Berra. Our thoughts are with his family and the Yankees organization. — Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) September 23, 2015
Saddened to hear of baseball legend Yogi Berra -- here he is at Old Timers Day at Municipal Stadium in 1966. pic.twitter.com/PTmvoXV8Zv — Cleveland Indians (@Indians) September 23, 2015
