Yogi BERRA was a professional baseball player and manager who played 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. He was an 18-time All-Star and won 10 World Series championships as a player. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest catchers in baseball history, and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. BERRA was also known for his witty sayings, which have become known as 'Yogi-isms'. He was given the nickname 'Yogi the Catcher' due to his skill behind the plate.