Phil Rizzuto
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Phil Rizzuto
| Born: | September 25, 1917 |
| Birthplace: | Brooklyn, New York |
| Height: | 5' 6" |
| Weight: | 160 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | 1937 Amateur Free Agent by the New York Yankees |
| College: | None |
| High School: | |
| Teams: | NY Yankees 1941-1942, 1946-1956 |
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Overall Career
Philip Francis Rizzuto (born September 25, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY), overcame his diminutive size to anchor a Yankees dynasty, helping them win seven of nine World Series during his 13 seasons, not counting three years lost to World War II. "The Scooter" was a durable and deft shortstop, skilled bunter and enthusiastic base runner who compiled a .273 lifetime batting average. A five-time All-Star, Rizzuto was named the American League's MVP in 1950 when he excelled with a .324 average, 200 hits and .439 slugging percentage. Upon retirement, he spent 40 years as a popular Yankees broadcaster.
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Awards
- Undeservedly Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1994, Player
- 1940 Minor League Player of the Year
- 1950 American League MVP
- 5-time American League All-Star (1942 & 1950-1953)
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Achievements
- AL Singles Leader (1950)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 2 (1949 & 1950)
- 200 Hits Seasons: 1 (1950)
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Trivia
- Won seven World Series Rings with the New York Yankees (1941, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 & 1953)
- Rizzuto was the first mystery guest on the television program "What's My Line" when the show premiered February 2, 1950
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Transactions
- Before 1937 Season: Signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free agent.
- August 25, 1956: Released by the New York Yankees.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
- Phil Rizzuto: Hall of Fame Page
- 1994 Hall of Fame Class
