Berra, who spent 1986-92 as a Houston Astros coach, finally succumbed to the pleas of Rizzuto and others that he forget The Boss's broken promise. When "The Boss" apologized, Yogi returned.

The physical aspect of the game is the main factor when it comes to sports. So much so that we forget the mental aspect. But it was Yogi Berra who said, “Baseball is 90 percent mental. The other half ...