#Phil May 2
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Today’s post is on PHIL Rizzuto.
For May 2023 I am participating in the 30-Day BASEBALL Coach4aday Challenge. Each day I profile one of the almost 20,000 men who have participated in Major League Baseball (MLB). In 1953 the year I was born the NY Yankees won the World Series and their starting shortstop was Phil Rizzuto.
FAQ about Phil Rizzuto
Here are some things about him that make him unique.
- Nicknamed “The Scooter,” Rizzuto was known for his outstanding defensive skills, winning the American League MVP award in 1950.
- Rizzuto was part of the Yankees team that won an unprecedented five consecutive World Series championships from 1949 to 1953.
- After his playing career, Rizzuto became a beloved commentator for the Yankees, known for his signature catchphrases like “Holy Cow!” and “Hang on to the roof!”
- In addition to baseball, Rizzuto also had a career in television, appearing on shows like “The Phil Rizzuto Show” and “The Yogi Bear Show.”
- Rizzuto was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994, recognizing his outstanding contributions to the sport as both a player and a commentator.
- After two years in the MLB (1941-1942) he spent the next 3 years serving in the US Navy.
- Phil Rizzuto is mentioned in Meat Loaf’s hit song “Paradise by the Dashboard Light.“
- Phil Rizzuto is mentioned in the song “Talkin’ Baseball” by Terry Cashman.
- One of my favorite episodes of Seinfeld is “The Pothole” which featured The Phil Rizzuto Keychain.
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