Yogi Berra Baseball Story
Robert Jeffrey
Mrs. Silva
Sports Literature and writing period 6
29 January, 2016
Legends of Baseball Yogi Berra and Ty Cobb revolutionized what being a baseball player means. Both men, especially Cobb, were extremely hard working and aggressive. So much so, Cobb was willing to injure other players even if it meant he would be thrown out of the game. This aggressive mind set utilized by both players, propelled them to becoming hall of fame members and together, they set numerous records that still stand today. Yogi Berra is famous for his slogans and one liners. These terms are called Yogi-isms such as, “Déjà vu all over again, the future ain’t what it used to be, and baseball is ninety percent mental; the other half is physical” …show more content…
The one thing that Cobb hated over all other things, was losing. There was no one more passionate than Cobb when it came down to competition and the desire to win. He demanded success, and he was willing to achieve it anyway possible. Branch Rickey, a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame stated, “Ty Cobb lived off the field as though he wished to live forever. He lived on the field as though it was his last day” (“ Ty Cobb,” Baseball Hall of Fame). Ty Cobb’s dedication to winning lead him to a career filled with thrilling and never before seen …show more content…
He did not have a fiery spirit when he played. He was a much more down to earth and stoic figure who stayed within himself and did not try to do too much. When Berra first played for the Yankees, his catching ability did not live up to the manager’s expectation. So, he played his first few seasons with the Yankees, in the outfield. As time went on, Berra improved greatly as a catcher, taking the starting role becoming a defensive weapon helping the New York Yankees win multiple World Series championships. He set many records as a catcher and as a hitter. Berra, in his career had twelve World Series home runs which, is the only record of his that stands today (“Yogi Berra,” American baseball
Mrs. Silva
Sports Literature and writing period 6
29 January, 2016
Legends of Baseball Yogi Berra and Ty Cobb revolutionized what being a baseball player means. Both men, especially Cobb, were extremely hard working and aggressive. So much so, Cobb was willing to injure other players even if it meant he would be thrown out of the game. This aggressive mind set utilized by both players, propelled them to becoming hall of fame members and together, they set numerous records that still stand today. Yogi Berra is famous for his slogans and one liners. These terms are called Yogi-isms such as, “Déjà vu all over again, the future ain’t what it used to be, and baseball is ninety percent mental; the other half is physical” …show more content…
The one thing that Cobb hated over all other things, was losing. There was no one more passionate than Cobb when it came down to competition and the desire to win. He demanded success, and he was willing to achieve it anyway possible. Branch Rickey, a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame stated, “Ty Cobb lived off the field as though he wished to live forever. He lived on the field as though it was his last day” (“ Ty Cobb,” Baseball Hall of Fame). Ty Cobb’s dedication to winning lead him to a career filled with thrilling and never before seen …show more content…
He did not have a fiery spirit when he played. He was a much more down to earth and stoic figure who stayed within himself and did not try to do too much. When Berra first played for the Yankees, his catching ability did not live up to the manager’s expectation. So, he played his first few seasons with the Yankees, in the outfield. As time went on, Berra improved greatly as a catcher, taking the starting role becoming a defensive weapon helping the New York Yankees win multiple World Series championships. He set many records as a catcher and as a hitter. Berra, in his career had twelve World Series home runs which, is the only record of his that stands today (“Yogi Berra,” American baseball