Yogi Berra with Hands Over His Head

(Original Caption) Newly-elected to the coveted ranks, Yogi Berra waves his hands in triumph as fellow-teammates shortstop Phil Rizzuto (left) and 3rd baseman Gil McDougald supply the applause, November. 8, after hearing the news of the tabulation of votes from The Baseball Writers Association of America. Berra, the New York Yankee catcher, was voted the Most Valuable Player in the American League for 1951. Rizzuto won the MVP Award last year, and young McDougald is a candidate for this year's Rookie of the Year honors in the Al circuit. Scene is at the American Baseball Academy in New York.