It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over

The Poet · 09-23-2015, 04:11 AM

Yogi Berra is dead of natural causes at the age of 90. With ten World Series rings, he was the first Mr. October. And with dozens of confusingly wise quotes, he was the Philosopher Clown of Baseball.

Rest in peace, Yogi. You are already missed.

jonumberone · 09-23-2015, 05:39 AM

Not just a Yankee legend, a MLB Icon as well
"When you come to a fork in the road, take it."
I hope you took it and found your way back to Carmen.
Rest in peace, Yogi.

pnoon · 09-23-2015, 08:30 AM

A true character, class act, and a gentleman.
And his accomplishments on the diamond weren't too shabby.

RIP Yogi.

dijit · 09-23-2015, 08:34 AM

A gentleman on and off the field. They dont make them with this much class and character anymore. Godspeed fine sir.

Dave128 · 09-23-2015, 10:36 AM

RIP Yogi and thanks for the memories.

The Poet · 09-23-2015, 11:09 AM

Some of the more widely quoted philosophy of Yogi Berra, the New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher who died Tuesday at age 90:

On his approach to at-bats: "You can't think and hit at the same time."

On selecting a restaurant: "Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded."

On economics: "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore."

On the 1973 Mets: "We were overwhelming underdogs."

On how events sometimes seem to repeat themselves "It's deja vu all over again!"

On baseball attendance: "If people don't come to the ballpark, how are you gonna stop them?"

On a slipping batting average: "Slump? I ain't in no slump. ... I just ain't hitting."

On travel directions: "When you come to a fork in the road take it."

On pregame rest: "I usually take a two-hour nap from 1 to 4."

On battling the shadows in left field at Yankee Stadium: "It gets late early out there."

On fan mail: "Never answer an anonymous letter."

On being told he looked cool: "You don't look so hot yourself."

On being asked what time it was: "You mean now?"

On being given a day in his honor: "Thank you for making this day necessary."

On a spring training drill: "Pair off in threes."

On his approach to playing baseball: "Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical."

On death: "Always go to other people's funerals. Otherwise they won't go to yours."

On learning: "You can observe a lot by watching."

On his team's diminishing pennant chances: "It ain't over 'till it's over."

On the fractured syntax attributed to him: "I really didn't say everything I said."

galaga · 09-23-2015, 11:15 AM

RIP. "And they give you cash, which is just as good as money"

pnoon · 09-23-2015, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by galaga

RIP. "And they give you cash, which is just as good as money"

AdamJoshua · 09-23-2015, 11:35 AM

A true one of a kind, Rest in Peace, Yogi.

Mr.Maduro · 09-23-2015, 02:23 PM

One of those guys you wished lived forever. He will be missed. R. I. P. Yogi.

09-23-2015, 04:11 AM	#1
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over Yogi Berra is dead of natural causes at the age of 90. With ten World Series rings, he was the first Mr. October. And with dozens of confusingly wise quotes, he was the Philosopher Clown of Baseball. Rest in peace, Yogi. You are already missed. __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

09-23-2015, 05:39 AM	#2
jonumberone Raw Dog Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Dom Location: Exit 8A Posts: 6,494 Trading: (62)	Re: It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over Not just a Yankee legend, a MLB Icon as well "When you come to a fork in the road, take it." I hope you took it and found your way back to Carmen. Rest in peace, Yogi. __________________ Sex junkie looking for a dealer

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pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over A true character, class act, and a gentleman. And his accomplishments on the diamond weren't too shabby. RIP Yogi. __________________ Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because your character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are. -John Wooden

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dijit Have My Own Room Join Date: Feb 2012 First Name: Mike Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 2,186 Trading: (48)	Re: It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over A gentleman on and off the field. They dont make them with this much class and character anymore. Godspeed fine sir. __________________ Sporting goods raffle for a great cause. PM me for tickets.

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Dave128 Sexy Dave Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Voorheesville, NY Posts: 3,924 Trading: (4)	Re: It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over RIP Yogi and thanks for the memories. __________________ "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." - Benjamin Franklin I "heart" Boobies and Beer!

09-23-2015, 11:09 AM	#6
The Poet Il megglior fabbro Join Date: Jun 2009 First Name: Thomas Location: Hickory, NC Posts: 8,420 Trading: (2)	Re: It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over Some of the more widely quoted philosophy of Yogi Berra, the New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher who died Tuesday at age 90: On his approach to at-bats: "You can't think and hit at the same time." On selecting a restaurant: "Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded." On economics: "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." On the 1973 Mets: "We were overwhelming underdogs." On how events sometimes seem to repeat themselves "It's deja vu all over again!" On baseball attendance: "If people don't come to the ballpark, how are you gonna stop them?" On a slipping batting average: "Slump? I ain't in no slump. ... I just ain't hitting." On travel directions: "When you come to a fork in the road take it." On pregame rest: "I usually take a two-hour nap from 1 to 4." On battling the shadows in left field at Yankee Stadium: "It gets late early out there." On fan mail: "Never answer an anonymous letter." On being told he looked cool: "You don't look so hot yourself." On being asked what time it was: "You mean now?" On being given a day in his honor: "Thank you for making this day necessary." On a spring training drill: "Pair off in threes." On his approach to playing baseball: "Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half is physical." On death: "Always go to other people's funerals. Otherwise they won't go to yours." On learning: "You can observe a lot by watching." On his team's diminishing pennant chances: "It ain't over 'till it's over." On the fractured syntax attributed to him: "I really didn't say everything I said." __________________ Ninety percent of everything is crap - Theodore Sturgeon.

09-23-2015, 11:15 AM	#7
galaga Just call me Slappy. Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,832 Trading: (3)	Re: It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over RIP. "And they give you cash, which is just as good as money" __________________ I may be easy, but I'm sure as hell ain't cheap....

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AdamJoshua Article 4 Free Inhabitant Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: The Other Adam Location: Satellite Beach Posts: 14,787 Trading: (40)	Re: It Ain't Over 'Till It's Over A true one of a kind, Rest in Peace, Yogi.

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