Athletes react to death of Yankees legend Yogi Berra

Hall of Fame catcher and Yankees legend Yogi Berra passed away late Tuesday night. In reaction to Berra’s death, athletes took to Twitter to express their sadness at the news.

SI Wire | Sep 23, 2015

Athletes react to death of Yankees legend Yogi Berra /

Hall of Fame catcher and Yankees legend Yogi Berra passed away late Tuesday night at 90 years old.

Berra spent 18 of his playing years with the Yankees, and later went on to manage both the Yankees and the Mets, leading both to the World Series. As a player, he participated in 14 World Series and won 10.

He ended his playing career with a .285 batting average, 358 home runs, 1,430 RBIs and 18 consecutive invitations to the All-Star Game. But despite his success on the field, Berra was perhaps even more well known for his “Yogi-ism” and the personality that made him a baseball icon.

In reaction to Berra’s death, athletes took to Twitter to express their sadness at the news.

• BLOUNT JR.: Yogi: What did Berra say and what does it all mean?

Wow. Yogi. My heart is broken by this news. Prayers for his family. #WeWillMissYogiIsms
— Josh Reddick (@JRedDubDeuce) September 23, 2015

I choose to believe that his last words were a doozy #Yogi
— Brandon McCarthy (@BMcCarthy32) September 23, 2015

My thoughts and prayers to the Berra Family!!! Yogi you were an icon and legend to us all who play this amazing game of ⚾️!!! #8 #YogiBerra
— Shane Victorino (@ShaneVictorino) September 23, 2015

#https://instagram.com/p/79oe_Eimvn/

A true legend in this game. #RIPYogiBerra pic.twitter.com/e0b7GCOWXr
— David Ortiz (@davidortiz) September 23, 2015

I could not fit my thoughts about baseball legend Yogi Berra on Twitter. So checkout http://t.co/3E8awv8i8A
— Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (@kaj33) September 23, 2015

Rip Yogi Berra @MLBNetwork @Yankees @BBTN pic.twitter.com/erxH7YNDgu
— JOSE MOLINA (@Joeycatch8) September 23, 2015

R.I.P Yogi Berra a baseball legend
— Johan Santana (@johansantana) September 23, 2015

We lost a legend, an icon, but most importantly I lost my grandfather. My heart is with the Berra family. #YogiBerra pic.twitter.com/CmNAyFp8kh
— Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) September 23, 2015

RIP Yogi Berra. MLB has lost a legend. My sincerest condolences to his family.
— Nelson Cruz (@ncboomstick23) September 23, 2015

MVP, World Champ, WWII Vet, icon, sage, and lovable hero. RIP the great 'Yogi' Berra.
— John Cena (@JohnCena) September 23, 2015

Yogi, I learned so much from you. To a teacher, a friend and a great Yankee, you'll be missed. #RIPYogiBerra https://t.co/s7E8B8glRd
— Alex Rodriguez (@AROD) September 23, 2015

Today we lost the best catcher in history Yogi Berra... Gone but never forgotten for all you have done R.I.P
— Sir Didi Gregorius (@DidiG18) September 23, 2015

Blessed to have known you. You are a true hero and legend and will always be in our hearts #RIPYogiBerra #Yankees pic.twitter.com/H2V0LBWp37
— CC Sabathia (@CC_Sabathia) September 23, 2015

Baseball lost a great man and one of its greatest ambassadors! #RIPYogiBerra pic.twitter.com/MKyWwAGcOs
— Evan Longoria (@Evan3Longoria) September 23, 2015

"Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical" RIP to one of baseballs all time greats, Yogi Berra. You will be missed.
— Drew Butera (@drewbutera) September 23, 2015

Era un héroe. Descansa en paz #RIPYogiBerra pic.twitter.com/mwowtAAjE3
— Yoenis Cespedes (@ynscspds) September 23, 2015

Deeply saddened to hear about Yogi Berra's passing. He will always be my hero for what he did on and off the field. #RIP #90%mental
— Adam Eaton (@AdamSpankyEaton) September 23, 2015

Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good, too.#YogiBerra #RIP
— Jose Bautista (@JoeyBats19) September 23, 2015

RIP Yogi #Legend
— Aaron Sanchez (@A_Sanch18) September 23, 2015

"Baseball is 90% mental, the other half is physical." Rest in peace Yogi, thanks for all the memories!
— Jon Lester (@JLester34) September 23, 2015

RIP to one of the all-time greats, Yogi Berra. Not only the game will mourn, but the world. What a great person.
— Will Middlebrooks (@middlebrooks) September 23, 2015

There will never be another Yogi. He went to 14 World Series and won 10 of them. He brought smiles to the faces of millions. RIP Yogi
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) September 23, 2015

A role model and proven winner on and off the field...#RIPyogi https://t.co/a9v7o6JtuR pic.twitter.com/hT79IDifx0
— Michael Vick (@MichaelVick) September 23, 2015

Yogi was very special to me. I learned a lot from him and always welcomed his advice. May you rest in peace Yogi. pic.twitter.com/FJR1w8d1F8
— Robinson Cano (@RobinsonCano) September 23, 2015

We will never forget you Yogi..To one of the greatest Yankees of all time, you will be missed!… https://t.co/kMckPl79JA
— Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) September 23, 2015

Had the pleasure to meet Yogi Berra one time. Easy to see why he was such a beloved person. A… https://t.co/NFhbDHHWko
— Buster Posey (@BusterPosey) September 23, 2015

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Yogi Berra

Few players in the history of American sports have ever been more beloved than Yogi Berra. No. 8 turned 88 years old on May 12, 2013. Berra was a three-time AL MVP and a 10-time World Series champion during his playing career, all but four games of which were spent with the Yankees. As a manager he led both the Yankees and Mets to World Series appearances and he stayed on as a coach in the majors through the 1989. His greatest legacy, though, may be as the man who contributed more unforgettable quotes than anyone in baseball history, most notably "It ain't over til it's over." While he may not have said all the things attributed to him, it's clear that they contribute to a legacy that will live even longer than the Hall of Famer himself.