Unfortunate news to pass along, as Hall of Famer and franchise icon Yogi Berra will miss this afternoon’s Old-Timer’s day at Yankee Stadium as the result of injuries sustained during a minor fall at his home in Montclair, N.J. on Friday evening, reports Wallace Matthews of ESPNNewYork.com.
According to Dave Kaplan, director of the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center, the 85-year-old Berra tripped on his front steps and was taken to the hospital. While he didn’t suffer any broken bones, “his nose is pretty banged up,” according to Kaplan.
Old-Timer’s Day has extra meaning this year, but the Yankees also plan to honor the 60th anniversary of the 1950 World Championship team, of which Berra was a part. According to Matthews, Berra’s family is putting together a statement to be read during this afternoon’s ceremony. Get well soon, Yogi.
