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The most joyous 'Yogi Berra' hugs in baseball history

The beloved Yankees catcher made the victory hug a quintessential part of the game's celebration

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by Lauren Hansen
September 23, 2015

The iconic photo: Yogi Berra leaps into the arms of pitcher Don Larsen on Oct. 8, 1956.

(AP Photo)Surely, Berra was not the first ballplayer to enjoy the sweaty, victorious embrace of his teammate, and yet the hug is forever linked with the beloved Yankee. Maybe it was his dimin

Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman and catcher Jerry Grote hug after beating the Baltimore Orioles, 5-3, to win the championship in the fifth game of the World Series on Oct. 16, 1969.

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Pirates pitcher Steve Blass and his catcher, Manny Sanguillen, hug after defeating the Baltimore Orioles, 2-1, to win the 1971 World Series on Oct. 17, 1971.

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New York Yankees closer Goose Gossage leaps into the arms of catcher Thurman Munson after defeating the Kansas City Royals, 2-1, in Game 4 to win the American League Championship Series on Oct. 7, 1978.

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New York Mets' catcher Gary Carter leaps into the arms of pitcher Jesse Orosco as they celebrate the Mets victory in the National League Championship Series, Oct. 15, 1986

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Atlanta Braves catcher Greg Dison jumps into the arms of Braves' pitcher John Smoltz as the Braves celebrate their division-clinching victory on Oct. 5, 1991.

(AP Photo/Joe Marquette)

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Atlanta Braves catcher Javier Lopez jumps into the arms of closer Mark Wohlers after winning the World Series on Oct. 28, 1995.

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New York Yankees pitcher Mariano Rivera jumps into the arms of catcher Joe Girardi after beating Cleveland, 9-5, to win the A.L. Championship Series on Oct. 14, 1998.

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Boston Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek takes a running start into the arms of pitcher Jonathan Papelbon after beating the Cleveland Indians, 11-2, to win Game 7 of the A.L. Championship Series on Oct. 21, 2007.

(AP Photo/Stephan Savoia)

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Tampa Bay Rays catcher Dioner Navarro leaps into the arms of relief pitcher Grant Balfour after the Rays beat the Chicago White Sox, 6-2, to win Game 4 of the A.L. Championship Series on Oct. 6, 2008.

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