The Hill in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Lawrence "Yogi" Berra
Baseball Hall of Fame
— Inducted 1972 —
Photographed By Jason Voigt
1. Lawrence "Yogi" Berra Marker
1930-1948
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list.
Location. 38° 36.817′ N, 90° 16.784′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in The Hill. Marker is on Elizabeth Avenue east of Sublette Avenue, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5447 Elizabeth Avenue, Saint Louis MO 63110, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Joe Garagiola (a few steps from this marker); Jack Buck (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Joe Coco (approx. ¼ mile away); Pvt. Emilio Rollo (approx. ¼ mile away); Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Frank C. Borghi (approx. half a mile away); Milkweeds for Monarchs: The St. Louis Butterfly Project (approx. half a mile away); Gino Pariani (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Louis.
Regarding Lawrence "Yogi" Berra. Yogi Berra lived across the street from his childhood best friend, Joe Garagiola Sr., who was also a Baseball Hall of Famer. Elizabeth Street, where they lived, was given the nickname "Hall of Fame Place" because it is the only street
this page online
Berra lived in the house while serving in World War II and playing for the New York Yankees during his first two seasons with them. He would go on to have a very successful playing and managing career with the team, as well as setting World Series records. During the off-season, Berra would work at nearby Ruggeri's restaurant as a greeter.
Photographed By Jason Voigt
2. Lawrence "Yogi" Berra Marker
Sidewalk plaque is in front of the house, which is private property
Credits. This page was last revised on November 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 25, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 25, 2023, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
