Joe DiMaggio (right) and Yogi Berra (left, batting) at an unidentified away stadium during batting practice before a game in 1950 or 1951.
- This photograph is a faithful reproduction of an image from the permanent collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Photograph measures 8" x 10", with matting total measurement is 11" x 14"
- Archival quality photo paper
- Acid free matting
“If you can’t imitate him, don’t copy him,” Yogi Berra once said. There is no imitating Berra, one of the most unique characters in baseball history, known for his witty “Yogi-isms.” In 19 seasons as a player, the 18-time All-Star won 14 pennants, 10 World Series and three Most Valuable Player awards. Berra regularly finished in the top 10 in homers and RBI, totaling 358 and 1,430 for his career, respectively. In seven seasons managing the New York Yankees and Mets, Berra won pennants in each league and also spent 20 seasons as a coach with the Houston Astros, Mets and Yankees.
Joe DiMaggio’s grace and class transcended the playing field into American culture. His ability at the plate and in centerfield led Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack to note, “DiMaggio is the best player that ever lived.” “Joltin’ Joe’s” 56-game hitting streak in 1941 helped him to the second of three Most Valuable Player awards. The “Yankee Clipper” was an All-Star every season during his 13-year career. At baseball’s 1969 Centennial Celebration, he was named the game’s greatest living player.
Joe DiMaggio (right) and Yogi Berra (left, batting) at an unidentified away stadium during batting practice before a game in 1950 or 1951.
- This photograph is a faithful reproduction of an image from the permanent collection of the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- Photograph measures 8" x 10", with matting total measurement is 11" x 14"
- Archival quality photo paper
- Acid free matting
“If you can’t imitate him, don’t copy him,” Yogi Berra once said. There is no imitating Berra, one of the most unique characters in baseball history, known for his witty “Yogi-isms.” In 19 seasons as a player, the 18-time All-Star won 14 pennants, 10 World Series and three Most Valuable Player awards. Berra regularly finished in the top 10 in homers and RBI, totaling 358 and 1,430 for his career, respectively. In seven seasons managing the New York Yankees and Mets, Berra won pennants in each league and also spent 20 seasons as a coach with the Houston Astros, Mets and Yankees.
Joe DiMaggio’s grace and class transcended the playing field into American culture. His ability at the plate and in centerfield led Hall of Fame manager Connie Mack to note, “DiMaggio is the best player that ever lived.” “Joltin’ Joe’s” 56-game hitting streak in 1941 helped him to the second of three Most Valuable Player awards. The “Yankee Clipper” was an All-Star every season during his 13-year career. At baseball’s 1969 Centennial Celebration, he was named the game’s greatest living player.
