My eldest sister Mary Delle was affectionately called “Myrt” by friends and family. We all had nicknames. Older brother, George had the moniker “Buzz.” Mine was “Yogi,” because I had an amazing resemblance to New York Yankee catcher Yogi Berra. I also looked a lot like the guy on Mad Magazine, Alfred E. Newman. The neighborhood bully, Joe Clyde Leaphart, kicked out my front tooth after I tackled him during a friendly afternoon game of football on South Lake Drive in downtown Lexington, SC. In my early years it was great for spitting. I could send a stream further than any kid ...