More than a decade after New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra passed away, his family has announced a deeply moving decision: fulfilling his last wish – auctioning off his entire Hall of Fame collection, estimated to be worth around $8 million, to raise money for charity.
This news immediately stunned the MLB community. Not because of the $8 million figure, but because of the meaning behind it. According to family representatives, Yogi Berra clearly instructed in his will that his awards, championship rings, Hall of Fame medals, and other memorabilia associated with his illustrious career should not be kept as family property, but should be used to “help those in need of opportunity.”
A family member shared in a statement: “He always said that the rings and trophies didn’t belong to him alone. They belonged to his teammates, his fans, and his community. He wanted them to continue creating value.”
Initial estimates suggest the total auction value could reach or exceed $8 million. All proceeds will be distributed to various charities, including veterans’ support, youth education, and medical research.
Yogi was famous for his 'Yogi-isms', including:
- "Baseball is 90% mental and the other half is physical."
- "Nobody goes there anymore. It's too crowded."
- "Always go to other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours."
- "The future ain't what it used to be."
- "You can observe a lot by just watching."
- "Why buy good luggage? You only use it when you travel."
- "I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat."
- "You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six."
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