Yankee "Scooter" Phil Rizzuto dead at 89

[Guest JMT]

i have his 1954 topps card.

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Rizzuto dies at 89

Yankees announce death of Hall of Fame shortstop

NEW YORK (AP) -- Phil Rizzuto, the Hall of Fame shortstop during the Yankees' dynasty years and beloved by a generation of fans for exclaiming "Holy cow!" as a broadcaster, died Tuesday. He was 89.

His death was confirmed by the Yankees. Rizzuto had been in declining health for several years and was living at a nursing home in West Orange, N.J.

Rizzuto, known as "The Scooter," was the oldest living Hall of Famer. He played for the Yankees throughout the 1940s and '50s, won seven World Series titles and played in five All-star games.

Rizzuto was a flashy, diminutive player who could always be counted on for a perfect bunt, a nice slide or a diving catch in a lineup better known for its cornerstone sluggers. He played for 13 seasons alongside the likes of Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle.

He stood just 5-foot-6 but was equipped with a productive bat, sure hands and quick feet that earned him his nickname. A leadoff man, Rizzuto was a superb bunter, used to good advantage by the Yankee teams that won 11 pennants and nine World Series between 1941 and 1956... (cont'd)

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/baseball/mlb/08/14/phil.rizzuto/index.html

[Guest cire]

I saw him get inducted in Cooperstown, and got a ball and bat signed by him back in 1994 when we met him at the Hall of Fame game.

[MIRZA1414779019]

RIP PHIL!

:-[

Growing up a Yankee fan it was always great to hear his voice at the games.

[V. Barbarino]

The scooter will be missed...