“It ain’t over til it’s over” – It was one of the many legendary phrases coined by Lawrence Peter “Yogi” Berra, who in 1973 was then-manager of the New York Mets. Halfway through the regular season, his team was in last place. The Chicago Cubs held a 7 1/2 game lead in the National League East, and the Mets’ season appeared to be finished. However under Berra’s unorthodox leadership, the Mets rallied to win the division and finish the season with an 82-79 record. Although Berra’s legacy will always be remembered in pinstripes, his outright confidence for his 1973 Mets truly defined this New York legend.