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Berra was hired by the Yankees as their manager after his playing career ended with the 1963 World Series. In August 1964, there was an incident on the team's bus after a loss when infielder Phil Linz played his harmonica. Berra ordered him to stop but, being seated on the other side of the bus Linz couldn't hear him and Mickey Mantle told Linz that Berra said to play louder. Linz did so and Berra slapped the harmonica out of his hands. All was forgotten and the Yankees rode a September surge to go to the World Series, but they lost to the Cardinals in seven games. Berra was fired. It was later learned that GM Ralph Houk was ready to fire Berra midseason, since he had no control over the team. Berra returned to the Yankees to manage the 1984 season, agreeing to staying for the 1985 season after being assured he wouldn't be fired. The impatient Steinbrenner did fire Berra, though, after the 16th game of the season
The are plenty of opinions as to why Yankee management fired Yogi Berra as manager as the Yankee "skipper". Most people in their autobiographies believe that Yogi was a victim of circumstances. And, most fans, according to all reports did not understand this move replace Yogi with Johnny Keane. This analyst saw the move as a disaster. Here's why: Two days after the Yankees lost the World Series in 7 games, the announcement was made that Berra was gone as manager. Two reasons were floated to the newspapers. One was that Yogi was too "old". This of course was nonsense. The other reason was that there were poor communications between Berra and the "Clubhouse". Firing a manager after his first year, even if he lost the World Series in 7 games was unheard of. The Yankees had and still have a huge & loyal fan base. This is based on the many Baseball legends who played for the team: From Babe Ruth to Lou Gehrig, and Joe DiMaggio to Mickey Mantle and yes Yankee star, Yogi Berra
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What was the salary of New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra in 1947?
In 1947 Yogi Berra had a salary of $5,000.
Did Yogi Berra manage the New York Yankees?
Yogi Berra was the manager of the 1964 Yankees (won American League pennant) and the 1984 - 1985 Yankees. Yogi also managed for the New York Mets from 1972 -1975 (won National League pennant in 1973).
What year did Yogi Berra return to the New York Yankees as a coach?
Yogi Berra played 19 MLB seasons. All but one for the Yankees. Yogi Berra was an active Major League player from 1946 to 1963. Then became the Manager of the Yankees in 1964 and Manager of the New York Mets from 1972 to 1975.
What teams did yogi berra play for?
yogi berra played his entire mlb career with the new York Yankees but also coached the mets
Did Yogi Berra ever manage the New York Mets?
Yes, he did. Yogi Berra managed the New York Mets from 1972 to 1975. He was fired in August 1975.
What was the salary of New York Yankees catcher Yogi Berra in 1947?
In 1947 Yogi Berra had a salary of $5,000.
Did Yogi Berra manage the New York Yankees?
Yogi Berra was the manager of the 1964 Yankees (won American League pennant) and the 1984 - 1985 Yankees. Yogi also managed for the New York Mets from 1972 -1975 (won National League pennant in 1973).
What year did Yogi Berra return to the New York Yankees as a coach?
Yogi Berra played 19 MLB seasons. All but one for the Yankees. Yogi Berra was an active Major League player from 1946 to 1963. Then became the Manager of the Yankees in 1964 and Manager of the New York Mets from 1972 to 1975.
What teams did yogi berra play for?
yogi berra played his entire mlb career with the new York Yankees but also coached the mets
Did Yogi Berra ever manage the New York Mets?
Yes, he did. Yogi Berra managed the New York Mets from 1972 to 1975. He was fired in August 1975.
When did Yogi Berra start his Major League Baseball career?
Yogi Berra's MLB debut was September 22, 1946 with the New York Yankees.
Who was the New York Yankees MVP in 1955?
The 1955 American League MVP was Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees.
How many world championships has Yogi Berra won with the New York Yankees?
Yogi Berra won twelve World Series championships with the Yankees. He won ten as a player and two more as a coach.
Whose number 8 jersey has been retired by the New York Yankees?
Yogi Berra and Bill Dickey both had their number 8 jerseys retired by the Yankees.
Which New York Yankees hall of famer of the 1950's had a son who played for the New York Yankees in the 1980s?
Dale Berra, son of hall of famer Yogi Berra, played for the Yankees from 1985-1986.
Which New York Yankees player had the number 8 retired?
Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra both had their # 8 retired
Who was the first player to play in 75 World Series games?
Yogi Berra was the first player to play in 75 World Series games.
