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Red Sox fan de Blasio tries Yogi-ism, fails miserably

Red Sox rooter Bill de Blasio managed to mangle one of Yankee legend Yogi Berra’s most famous quotes Friday during a discussion on Hurricane Joaquin.

The mayor told WNYC radio host Brian Lehrer that the storm appeared to be swerving away from the city’s direct path, but he offered up a caveat.

“Now, as Yogi would have said, ‘It ain’t over until the fat lady sings,’ ” de Blasio said.

Only problem is, the late Yankee great didn’t say that.

His famous quote is, “It ain’t over ’til it’s over,” something a listener called to Lehrer’s attention.