Yogi Berra, the Hall of Fame catcher...
Yogi Berra, the Hall of Fame catcher and former New York Yankee and Met manager, joined the Houston Astros as a coach, completing Manager Hal Lanier’s staff.
Berra, 60, managed the 1964 Yankees and the 1973 New York Mets to the World Series, making him one of only five managers to represent both leagues in a World Series.
Berra started last season as manager of the Yankees but was fired after a 6-10 start and replaced by Billy Martin.
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