- Philip Francis "Phil" Rizzuto, nicknamed "The Scooter", was an American Major League Baseball shortstop
| Born: | 25 September 1918 Comment | | When did Phil Rizzuto die? / Died | 13 August 2007 | | How many years did Phil Rizzuto live? / Lived | 88 years | | Zodiac sign: | Libra |
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Phil Rizzuto facts
- He spent his entire 13-year baseball career with the New York Yankees (1941–1956), and was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994
- A popular figure on a team dynasty which captured 10 AL titles and seven World Championships in his 13 seasons, Rizzuto holds numerous World Series records for shortstops
- His best statistical season was 1950, when he was named the American League's Most Valuable Player
- Despite this offensive peak, Rizzuto was a classic "small ball" player, noted for his strong defense in the infield
- The slick-fielding Rizzuto is also regarded as one of the best bunters in baseball history
- When he retired, his 1,217 career double plays ranked second in major league history, trailing only Luke Appling's total of 1,424, and his
- 968 career fielding average trailed only Lou Boudreau's mark of
- 973 among AL shortstops
- After his playing career, Rizzuto enjoyed a 40-year career as a radio and television sports announcer for the Yankees
- His idiosyncratic style and unpredictable digressions charmed listeners, while his lively play-by-play brought a distinct energy to his broadcasts
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