Empire State Building lights up in pinstripes to honor Yogi Berra (PHOTO)

While tributes honoring the life of Yankees legend Yogi Berra, who died on Tuesday at the age of 90, continued to pour in from all parts of the world, one of the grandest gestures came atop the symbol of New York City — the town where the Hall of Famer played and was adored.

On Wednesday night, the Empire State Building used beams of blue and white lights, symbolizing pinstripes, to honor the late Berra.

The @EmpireStateBldg shines in @Yankees colors to honor the legendary Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/d3YKbKqPz5

— MLB (@MLB) September 24, 2015

And since it was announced that  Berra's family has decided to say goodbye to the baseball great in a private memorial next week, this was one way for the public to look up and say their own farewell.

And it's a good bet Yogi was staring down and waving goodbye back.

Derek Jeter says heartfelt goodbye to Yogi Berra on Twitter account

Yogi Berra was one of the most beloved figures ever to put on a sports uniform and nobody admired or looked up to the legendary New York Yankees Hall of Famer more than Derek Jeter.

Promptly after the passing of Yogi early Wednesday morning, the tributes came pouring in — every one of them expressing sorrow at the loss of one of baseball's most lovable players and ambassadors for the game.

But it was Jeter's personal remembrance of his coach, friend and idol that everyone was waiting for.

And late Wednesday morning, the Captain used his Turn 2 Foundation Twitter account to say goodbye to Yogi:

Derek Jeter on Yogi: To those who didn't know Yogi personally, he was one of the greatest baseball players and Yankees of all time. (1/5)

— Turn 2 Foundation (@JeterTurn2) September 23, 2015

To the lucky ones who did, he was an even better person. To me, he was a dear friend and mentor. (2/5)

— Turn 2 Foundation (@JeterTurn2) September 23, 2015

He will always be remembered for his success on the the field... (3/5)

— Turn 2 Foundation (@JeterTurn2) September 23, 2015

...but I believe his finest quality was how he treated everyone with sincerity and kindness. (4/5)

— Turn 2 Foundation (@JeterTurn2) September 23, 2015

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. http://t.co/5SxsLNFJLh (5/5)

— Turn 2 Foundation (@JeterTurn2) September 23, 2015

Two of the truest Yankees ever.

New York Yankees legend Yogi Berra dead at age 90: Report

Yogi Berra, the New York Yankees All-Star catcher who became as famed for his humorous adages as his accomplishments on the baseball diamond, died Tuesday, the Yogi Berra Museum reported. He was 90.

"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news that Yogi Berra passed away Tuesday night at the age of 90," the Montclair, N.J. museum wrote in a statement.

We are deeply saddened by the loss of a Yankees legend and American hero, Yogi Berra. pic.twitter.com/Bf8uXxUPzR

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 23, 2015

The New York Yankees and Major League Baseball also reported news of Berra's death.

The legendary athlete was one of the most beloved sports stars of our time — his kindness, humility and good humor complemented his gifts on the baseball diamond. Some of Berra's famous quotes, known as "Yogisms," such as "It ain't over 'til it's over," became timeless and have become a part of everyday speech.

Berra played on 14 pennant-winning and 10 World Championship teams — more than any other player in baseball history.

A notorious bad-ball hitter, the diminutive Berra was a constant threat offensively, particularly with men on base. His offensive highlights include setting the career home-run record for American League catchers and topping the 100 RBI mark four years in a row.

He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1972 and was a member of Major League Baseball's All-Century Team.

And Berra's legacy goes far beyond baseball.  Though he rarely spoke about his military service, Berra was a 17-year-old from St. Louis who enlisted in the Navy during WWII and was part of the Allied invasion on D-Day, June 6 1944.

Berra is survived by his three sons — Larry, a former minor-league catcher; Tim, a former NFL receiver; and Dale, a former major-league infielder — along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Baseball and everyone lost a great man today.

R.I.P.

Don Larsen's perfect game uniform going up for auction

Former New York Yankees legend Don Larsen must have noticed how a jersey once worn by Babe Ruth  just sold for a record $4.4 million.  Now, the only pitcher ever to throw a perfect game during a MLB post-season game, wants to auction off the uniform he wore during that magical 1956 World Series game when he was perfect.

Larsen is not only auctioning off the shirt he wore in Game 2 of the 1956 World Series, he'll throw in his pants as well.

The 82-year old Larsen said he is hoping to raise money for his grand children's college education.  The grand kids can probably choose any school they want because the uniform that catcher Yogi Berra wore in the game sold for $565,000.

Larsen only wore the uniform twice— in Game 2 and Game 5 of the 1956 World Series against the Brooklyn Dodgers— but knows it  means a lot to baseball fans as well as to himself.

"I don't know what it is worth," he said.  "What I do know is that in terms of historic importance, my uniform is a part of one of the greatest moments in the history of sports.  I have thought about that perfect game, more than once a day, every day of my life since the day I threw it."

The auction starts on Oct. 8— the day he threw the perfect game— and ends Dec. 2.