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Yogi's Journey Into The Hall Of Fame

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Lawrence Peter Berra, more commonly known as “Yogi,” is considered to be one of the greatest baseball players to ever play the game. With over ten all-star appearances and ten World Series titles, Yogi would go on to be one of the best catchers in the history of the sport. Berra’s journey to the big leagues was far from easy. There were many challenges that Yogi faced prior to his induction into the Hall of Fame in 1972. Even though he dealt with many obstacles throughout his life, he was able to lean on his Catholic faith for comfort, which allowed him to press on and persevere. Lawrence “Yogi” Berra was born on May 12, 1925 in St. Louis Missouri. Yogi’s parents, Pietro and Paolina were immigrants from northern Italy who eventually made

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