Yogi Berra -

December 16, 1983 New York

Yogi Berra played for the New York Yankees from 1946-1963, during which time he was named American League MVP 3 times, won 13 World Series Championships, selected to the All-Star team 18 times, elected to the Hall of Fame and had his jersey retired by the Yankees.

Berra would finish his career with the New York Mets 1965.

In his role as coach and manager, Berra would manage the New York Yankees in 1964 leading the team to the World Series against the St Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals won the series and Berra was fired, when GM Ralph Houk stated the Yankees did not feel Berra was ready to manage.

Berra would again manage the New York Mets from 1972-1975, following a coaching stint with the team. The Mets would win the NL Championship in 1975, losing to the Oakland A's in the World Series. Berra was again fired.

1976 Berra rejoined the Yankees as a coach, and the team won 3 consecutive league titles and 2 World Series. In 1983 Berra was named as Billy Martin's replacement. The 1984 team finished the season in 3rd. He would be fired by the Yankees after the 16th game of the 1985 season..

Berra would go on to coach the Houston Astros from 1986-1989