Not many of us can live to such a ripe age, but Yogi Berra proudly can. On this day ninety years ago, Hall-of-Fame catcher Yogi Berra was born. One of the best in the game, he fielded his position amongst the best of anyone. But his hitting is also legendary: He retired with a .285 average, 358 home runs, and 1,430 RBIs. As a player, he was a three-time AL MVP and won the most rings of any Major Leaguer: thirteen (ten as a player, three more as a coach: 1969, 1977, and 1978). He also holds one of the most prestigious All-Star records by being an 18-time All-Star: 1948-1962 ('61 and '62 had two ASGs). After retiring for good in 1965, he was elected to the Hall in 1972 and had his #8 retired alongside mentor and Hall-of-Famer Bill Dickey (making it the first time a number was retired twice).

Aside from his days on the field, one of the most modern areas of Yogi Berra's lore is his Yogi-isms. One of the wittiest and most intelligent men to ever play the game, he always came up with various lines, and they all make some level of sense once you think about it. The line I quoted in the title is one of his most famous. My favorite is "It ain't over till it's over." There are plenty more here.

In 1987, he was the star in a Miller Lite commercial, where his brilliance shined to the masses.

My most memorable Yogi Berra moment happened on July 18, 1999, the day David Cone threw his perfect game. To celebrate Berra's rekindled friendship with George Steinbrenner and welcome him back, the Yanks celebrated Yogi Berra Day. They gave him a 1998 World Championship ring, and he caught Don Larsen's ceremonial first pitch. The fact that Cone's perfecto happened on that day makes it so special.

Happy birthday, Yogi!