Yogi Berra was an American icon who supported the New York Yankees through ten championships, but no one knew him like his family did. This is Dale Berra's chronicle of his unshakeable bond with his father, as well as an intimate portrait of one of the great sports figures of the 20th Century. When Yogi wasn't playing or coaching, or otherwise in the public eye, he was home in the New Jersey suburbs, spending time with his beloved wife, Carmen, and his three boys, Larry, Tim, and Dale. Here, Dale presents his family's history, his parents' enduring relationship, and his dad's storied career. It's no coincidence that all three Berra sons were inspired to play sports constantly, and that all three became professional athletes, following in their dad's footsteps. At the beginning of his career, Dale joined the Pittsburgh Pirates and was later traded to New York. Soon after, he was implicated in a major cocaine scandal, and his promising career was ultimately cut short by his drug problem. Yogi supported his son all along, eventually staging the intervention that would save Dale's life, and draw the entire family even closer. This book is Dale's tribute to his dad: a treat for baseball fans and a poignant story for fathers and sons everywhere.
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