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3 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Haggen adds Ashland store to list of closures ... Attacker's no-show at sentencing leaves victim without closure ... Monical sentenced to 32 years in federal bank robbery case ... Haggen adds Ashland store to list of closures ... Attacker's no-show at sentencing leaves victim without closure ... Monical sentenced to 32 years in federal bank robbery case ... New York Yankees Legend Yogi Berra Dies at 90 New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra died... Comment By TV Guide MailTribune.com By TV Guide Posted Sep. 23, 2015 at 7:11 AM Updated Sep 23, 2015 at 9:59 AM By TV Guide Posted Sep. 23, 2015 at 7:11 AM Updated Sep 23, 2015 at 9:59 AM » Social News New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra died of natural causes Tuesday at age 90, the New York Times reports. He had been living in an assisted living facility in New Jersey. Born Lawrence Peter Berra in St. Louis, Mo., Berra left school after the eighth grade and went on to play minor league baseball before serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II. After being passed over by the St. Louis Cardinals, he made his major league debut with the Yankees in 1946, hitting a home run in his first at-bat. Remember other celebrities we've lost this year Throughout his 19-year professional career as a catcher, Berra was a three-time MVP of the American League and a 15-time All Star. He also holds the record for playing in more World Series games than any other major league player. He was also known for his witticisms, many of which became part of modern parlance, including "It ain't over 'til it's over." The cartoon character Yogi Bear was named after him. After he retired in 1963, Berra coached and/or managed the Yankees, the New York Mets and the Houston Astros, winning World Series titles with both New York teams. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972, the same year his No. 8 was retired by the Yankees. Berra was fired as manager of the Yankees in 1984 and famously said he would never return to Yankee Stadium because of the way team owner George Steinbrenner handled his ouster. But Steinbrenner personally apologized to Berra in the late '90s, and through recent years, Berra was often seen at Yankees games and in the team's clubhouse. In 1998, the Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center opened on Montclair State University's campus in Upper Montclair, N.J. Berra is survived by three sons. His wife, Carmen, died in 2014, shortly after they celebrated their 65th anniversary. The Yankees and the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center shared news of Berra's passing on Twitter early Wednesday: We have lost an icon: http://t.co/bqLwILR1bb pic.twitter.com/h0SDSvUzkw — New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 23, 2015 We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Yankees legend and American hero, Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/Bf8uXxUPzR — New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 23, 2015 It is with a profound sense of loss and heartfelt sorrow that the Board of Directors of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning...Posted by Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center on� Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Other Links From TVGuide.com Yogi Berra New York Yankees (MLB) By TV Guide MailTribune.com By TV Guide Posted Sep. 23, 2015 at 7:11 AM Updated Sep 23, 2015 at 9:59 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501