Yogi Berra is being remembered by his former teams and players following his death at the age of 90.

The Yogi Berra Museum and Learning Center in Little Falls, which announced the Hall of Fame death,  said the catcher "conducted his life with unwavering integrity, humility and a contagious good humor that elevated him from baseball legend to beloved national icon," in a statement.

"For all his accolades and honors as a player, coach and mentor, he remained completely true to himself — a rare example of authentic character excellence and a lasting role model for his peers, his public, and the thousands of children who visit the YBMLC each year to take part in programs inspired by his values," the statement continued.

Berra's family also mourned the loss of "our father, grandfather and great-grandfather, we know he is at peace with mom. We celebrate his remarkable life, and are thankful he meant so much to so many. He will truly be missed."

The New York Yankees changed their Twitter icon to Berra's No. 8  and tweeted, "We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Yankees legend and American hero, Yogi Berra."





Mets fan Gov. Chris Christie (R) in a statement called Berra a "national treasure and a baseball legend"  in recalling his New Jersey roots. "His military service and his service to New Jersey, especially the sportsmanship programming he brought to the Little Falls museum that bears his name, are sterling examples of his citizenship."

One post-mortem honor that could be awarded Berra is the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Museum had been leading a petition drive to get Berra nominated, citing his "military service and civil rights and educational activism."

After 100,000 signatures were gathered the White House acknowledged the petition but would not comment on his chances, explaining that the recipients are made at the discretion of President Barack Obama.

"He's demonstrated many of the qualities of past Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients," read a statement from the White House, "so — as he might say — it ain't over 'til it's over."

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