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This clip appeared in the June 29th 1968 Sporting News Page 5 Phil Rizzuto (September 25, 1917 - August 13, 2007), nicknamed "The Scooter", was a shortstop. He spent his entire 13-year baseball career with the New York Yankees (1941-1956), & was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994. A popular figure on a team dynasty that captured 10 AL titles & 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, & 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 & television sports announcer for the Yankees. His idiosyncratic style & unpredictable digressions charmed listeners, while his lively play-by-play brought a distinct energy to his broadcasts. He was well known for his trademark expression "holy cow!" Rest assured that we take great pride in our business, & we back all purchases with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If at any time in the future there is any question about authenticity we will refund you 100% of your purchase. Our autographed items are obtained directly from the signatory or from a highly reliable source. Signature is NOT a copy or reprint of any kind. You will receive a COA from Celebrity Memorabilia with our guarantee. When you purchase any of our items you can feel confident. Our excellent service, shipping & feedback will assure you are making the right choice. With our 30-Day return policy, if for ANY reason you are not 100% satisfied you may return your item for a full refund. Phil Rizzuto, Hall Of Fame, Signed 5.5x7 Original Sporting News Clip 1968
