Phil Rizzuto

Phil Rizzuto

Phil Rizzuto

Position: Shortstop
Bats: Right  •  Throws: Right
Born: September 25, 1917 in Brooklyn, NY us
Died: August 13, 2007 in West Orange, NJ
Buried: Cremated
High School: Richmond Hill HS (Richmond Hill, NY)
Last Game: August 16, 1956 (Age 38-326d)    vs. BOS 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Hall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1994. (Voted by Veteran's Committee)    View Phil Rizzuto's Page at the Baseball Hall of Fame (plaque, photos, videos).
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1941 season
Full Name: Philip Francis Rizzuto
Nicknames: Scooter

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