Mount Postmore: The Yankees greats who didn't make the cut
You know the debate: Who's on your Mount Rushmore of … you name it. Athletes. Singers. Actors. Presidents (just because that one actually exists doesn't mean you can't have your own opinion).
Now The Post is getting in the mix — with our Mount Postmores.
We've assembled expert teams of our writers and editors to determine which four figures should be honored for each of our local teams, each sport overall and — of course — one ultimate New York foursome to encompass everything and everyone in our city's fabled sports history.
We're excited to reveal our selections on Post Sports+.
But we also want to hear yours. So come with us for the next two weeks to not only see our picks unveiled, but also to offer up your own on our digital and social media channels.
It is the debate that has filled countless hours at bars, family rooms or stadiums: Who are the greatest Yankees of all-time?
Mount Postmore tabbed Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig and Joe DiMaggio.
Hard to argue with, but there are certainly cases to be made for a few others who have done plenty of winning during their careers in pinstripes. Here are the three who received votes from our panel:
Yogi Berra
In an organization steeped in championships, no one has won more than Berra (10).
Yogi Berra of the New York Yankees grabbing for a foul pop during a 1962 game.
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The three-time MVP was a career .285 hitter with a .830 OPS while going down as one of the game's best catchers of all-time.
Berra was also famous for his Yogisms that still get quoted to this day, most notably, 'It ain't over till it's over.'
Derek Jeter
This generation's greatest Yankee, the Captain was at the heart of the Yankees' 1990s dynasty that still is the last MLB team to win back-to-back World Series titles — never mind the three straight they won from 1998-2000.
Jeter, who became Mr. November with his memorable home run in Game 4 of the 2001 World Series, finished his career with 3,465 hits and five Gold Gloves.
A generation of kids, like current Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe, grew up trying to make the Jeter play in the hole.
A five-time World Series champion, Jeter hit .308 in a record 158 playoff games
Derek Jeter swings through on a single surpassing Yogi Berra with 2,149 hits on Sept. 30, 2006.
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Mariano Rivera
Part of the Core Four with Jeter, Rivera notched 42 saves and a 0.70 ERA in 96 career playoff appearances to help secure five World Series championships.
The first player ever to be unanimously inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, Rivera finished with 652 career saves, a mark that might never be broken.
Armed with a devastating cutter, the right-hander made the ninth inning about as pain-free as any closer in the history of the game.
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