- The cartoon character Yogi Bear is named after him.
- Was upset over the way he was fired as manager of the Yankees in 1985; vowed he would have nothing to do with them as long as George M. Steinbrenner III was the owner. He reconciled with Steinbrenner in 1999 after receiving a public apology from the Yankees' owner.
- Participated in the Normandy invasion as a gunner's mate on D-Day.
- Filed a $10 million suit in Manhattan State Supreme Court against TBS for use of his name in an advertisement for Sex and the City (1998). The ad, which has appeared on New York City buses and in subways, gives possible definitions of "yogasm" as: (a) a type of yo-yo trick, (b) sex with Yogi Berra and (c) what Samantha has with a guy from yoga class. Berra claims that his name and reputation has been tainted (27 January 2005). The lawsuit was settled out of court for an undisclosed amount.
- In reporting Berra's death, the Associated Press newswire initially sent out a story whose first lines read, "New York Yankees Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Bear has died. He was 90." Several newspapers posted the incorrect wording on their websites before a correction was issued.
- As of 2023, played in more World Series game than any other player (75). Also holds records for most World Series at-bats (259), hits (71), and doubles (10). He never hit a triple in a World Series.
- His number 8 was retired by the Yankees in 1972.
- Has been the spokesman for Yoo-Hoo beverages.
- Used to have a one-minute movie critic show on national television.
- Named to the Major League Baseball's American League All-Star team for fifteen consecutive years (1948-1962).
- The Yogi Berra Stadium is located in Little Falls New Jersey on the Montclair State University campus, named in his honor as a longtime resident of nearby Montclair, New Jersey.
- Made major league debut on 22 September 1946.
- Special Advisor to the New York Yankees from 1999-2009.
- Grew up with Joe Garagiola. Won three American League Most Valuable Player awards (1951, 1954, and 1955). Selected to baseball Hall of Fame in 1972. Managed both New York Yankees and Mets to World Series appearances.
- His son Dale Berra played shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates, New York Yankees, and Houston Astros from 1977 to 1987.
- His son Tim Berra played for the New York Jets.
- Made a cameo appearance on General Hospital (1963) as Dr. Lawrence P. Berra.
- Coached the Yankees in 1963, the Mets from 1965 to 1972, the Yankees again from 1976 to 1983, and the Astros from 1986 to 1989.
- Managed the Yankees in 1964, the Mets from 1972 to 1975, and the Yankees again in 1984 and 1985.
- One of a handful of managers to win pennants in both American and National Leagues (1964 Yankees, 1973 Mets).
- Played for the Major League Baseball's New York Yankees from 1946 to 1963 and the New York Mets in 1965.
- Inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame in 1992.
- He was inducted in the 2007 New Jersey Hall of Fame for his services to sports.
- His granddaughter, Lindsay Berra, was a senior writer for ESPN the Magazine from 1999 to 2012. She moved to MLB.com in 2013, staying until 2018. Since then, she has been a freelance sports journalist.
- Inducted into the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame in 1970.
- Inducted into the St. Louis Sports Hall of Fame in 2009 (inaugural class).
- Inducted into the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame in 1979.
- Played in four games as a Met in 1965; retired after being struck out three times on fastballs by Tony Cloninger.
- Pictured on a USA nondenominated ("forever") commemorative postage stamp, issued 24 June 2021. Price on day of issue was 60¢. Issued in sheets of 20 stamps.
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