MY INTERVIEW OF YOGI BERRA (JUNE 1963)

~Yogi: Yeah! And it pays off in cash, which is just as good as money.
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Me: In the news lately we have a rash of reports of Streakers at ball games, did that ever happen during your playing days?

~Yogi: Yeah, once or twice, but I had a hard time telling if they were men or women fans… running naked across the field, they always had a bag over their head.
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Me: You had a wonderful career in baseball and were much loved by the fans. What were you thinking about when you were in the batter’s box?

~Yogi: How can you hit and think at the same time?
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Me: After your career was over you were very active with kids in Little League Baseball.

~Yogi: Right? Yeah! I liked working with kids. It kept parents off the street.
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Me: Your pitching staff loved you because you were able to point out flaws in their delivery.

~Yogi: True! Because I was able to observe a lot just by watching.
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Me: You seem to always know what you are doing, and have enjoyed life to its fullest. Any secret formula?

~Yogi:You’ve got to be very careful, if you don’t know where you are going because you might not get there.
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Me Are you a fatalist?
~Yogi: Not me! I don’t collect stamps.
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Me: Your mom is a typical loving Italian mother and she often critiques your interviews. What do you think she will say about this one?

~Yogi: Yeah, she’ll say what she always says, “Whatsa matta yer Inglish? Ain nobody gonna unastand whaddahella you mean.”
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ME: How will you know when it’s over and time to quit as a ballplayer?
~Yogi:

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