1. Yogi Berra — Died September 22, 2015Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3
Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra was a legendary MLB catcher, manager, and coach. He played 19 seasons, almost all with the New York Yankees (1946‑1963, skipping 1964, then 1965 with the Mets). Wikipedia+1 He was an 18‑time All‑Starand won 10 World Series championships as a player — more than any other MLB player. Wikipedia+1 He won the American League MVP three times (1951, 1954, 1955). He also served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, including participating in the Normandy landings. Wikipedia+1
One of his most famous moments was catching Don Larsen’s perfect game in Game 5 of the 1956 World Series. Wikipedia Berra was not only a phenomenal player, but a cultural icon — known for both his baseball achievements andhis wit (“Yogi‑isms”). His death on September 22, 2015 marks a date when one of the giants of baseball passed. Wikipedia+1
2. Byron “Mex” Johnson — Died September 24, 2005 NLBPA
Byron “Mex” Johnson was a shortstop in the Negro Leagues, known for playing with the Kansas City Monarchs and also with Satchel Paige’s traveling barnstorming teams. NLBPA He lived to age 94, dying on September 24, 2005, in Denver after a long illness (prostate cancer). NLBPA
While Johnson was not as statistically prominent as some others, he represents an important part of Negro Leagues history: the Monarchs were among the most storied teams in Black baseball, and barnstorming tours helped spread the game, built fan bases, and challenged segregated norms. Johnson’s long life and career through a changing baseball world also highlight the longevity of those who played in the shadow of segregation, many of whom only later received recognition for their contributions.
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