As an Okie kid in the '60s it was basically mandatory that you idolize Mickey Mantle. (As well as astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper, but that's another ball game.) And indeed, I loved Mickey. But there was something endearing about his funny-looking teammate with the funny name also.
I got to see the Yankees play in 1962. They were up against The Los Angeles Angels, who at the time played at Dodger Stadium. Mickey didn't have a great game that night, but I was thrilled when Yogi hit a home run.
Here's a page of quotes attributed to Yogi. But remember: he never said half the things he said.
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