They were two of the greatest catchers in the history of major-league baseball.
Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra both had their # 8 retired
Baseball player Yogi Berra's real name is Lawrence Peter Berra.
Yogi Berra
It's not over. Yogi Berra is still alive, and well.
Of course he is.
Yogi Berra was inducted in 1972 and Johnny Bench was inducted in 1989.
Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra.
They were two of the greatest catchers in the history of major-league baseball.
Yogi Berra was not a pitcher. He was a Hall of Fame catcher and could also play the outfield. Yogi started one game at third base and one at first base during his career.
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Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle (one season), Yogi Berra.
Bill Dickey's number 8 was retired after Yogi Berra already wore number 8. Yogi Berra went on to put together a Hall of Fame career as well. Hence number 8 was retired twice.
Yogi Berra.
Yogi Berra was 5' 7"
Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra both had their # 8 retired
According to Wikipedia - Yogi Berra has 3 children. http://www.answers.com/topic/yogi-berra