Post by PooDolla on Sept 24, 2015 12:16:59 GMT -7
President Barack Obama and 2016 presidential candidates paid tribute to legendary baseball player Yogi Berra -- a cultural icon and one of the greatest catchers in history -- who died Tuesday night at the age of 90.
"Yogi Berra was an American original -- a Hall of Famer and humble veteran; prolific jokester and jovial prophet," Obama said in a statement. "He epitomized what it meant to be a sportsman and a citizen, with a big heart, competitive spirit, and a selfless desire to open baseball to everyone, no matter their background. Michelle and I offer our deepest condolences to his family, his friends, and his fans in New York and across the world."
"Yogi Berra was an American original -- a Hall of Famer and humble veteran; prolific jokester and jovial prophet," Obama said in a statement. "He epitomized what it meant to be a sportsman and a citizen, with a big heart, competitive spirit, and a selfless desire to open baseball to everyone, no matter their background. Michelle and I offer our deepest condolences to his family, his friends, and his fans in New York and across the world."