Famed Yankees catcher Yogi Berra died Wednesday, at his home in New Jersey, of natural causes, according to a statement released from the director of the Yogi Berra Museum to the Associated Press.
Berra, a Baseball Hall of Famer and fifteen-time All-Star, was known for his quirky quotes and wit.
Fans took to Twitter to say farewell to Berra, causing Yogi Berra and #RIPYogi to trend.
RIP Yogi Berra, he was a hell of a player and will forever be missed
— Kristen Siebert (@kristen7siebert) September 23, 2015
Somehow we always knew what he meant: "You can observe a lot just by watching ". RIP #YogiBerra.
— Barry Walsh (@barelywashed) September 23, 2015
Yogi Berra on death: “Always go to other people’s funerals. Otherwise they won’t go to yours.”
— Tom from Myspace (@sean_hanlon) September 23, 2015
Just watched my grandmas heart break as I told her about Yogi Berra. #YogiBerra
— Jaderockslife (@jaderockslife) September 23, 2015
Along with their goodbyes to the baseball legend, some tweeted Berra’s most memorable quotes as tribute to his unique way of saying things.
"Love is the most important thing in the world, but baseball is pretty good too." -Yogi Berra
— Dylan Frye (@FakeOutFrye) September 23, 2015
"It ain't over till it's over."-Yogi Berra #ripyogi
— Mark McFarland (@BigMacgohard) September 23, 2015
"I never said most of the things I said" –Yogi Berra RIP
— finn jake (@finnjakemlv) September 23, 2015
"It ain't the heat, it's the humility." -Yogi Berra
— Jack Darida (@jackdarida) September 23, 2015
