No, He stopped broadcasting Years ago, but came in a couple of times as a Guest.
He was at the last Old Timers game in a Wheelchair, which he has been seen in for the past few years.
As you know he was called the "Scooter" because he was a pretty good Infielder in his day...Not much so with his Bat.
It's a Sad Day in Yankeeland....
He was at the last Old Timers game in a Wheelchair, which he has been seen in for the past few years.
As you know he was called the "Scooter" because he was a pretty good Infielder in his day...Not much so with his Bat.
It's a Sad Day in Yankeeland....
Here's more...as they are Just coming in....
Hall of Fame shortstop and longtime broadcaster Phil Rizzuto passed away at the age of 89 on Tuesday, according to a report on WNBC's Web site.
The 1950 AL MVP, Rizzuto played 13 seasons with the Yankees, going to the playoffs in 10 of them.
He would later serve as the team's color commentator, both on radio and televsion, for 40 years. Rizzuto was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994 after being voted in by the Veterans Committee.
Hall of Fame shortstop and longtime broadcaster Phil Rizzuto passed away at the age of 89 on Tuesday, according to a report on WNBC's Web site.
The 1950 AL MVP, Rizzuto played 13 seasons with the Yankees, going to the playoffs in 10 of them.
He would later serve as the team's color commentator, both on radio and televsion, for 40 years. Rizzuto was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994 after being voted in by the Veterans Committee.
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I bet a couple of you guys are wearing shorts like this still today
I bet a couple of you guys are wearing shorts like this still today
And don't forget his great play by play in "Paradise by the Dashboard light" by Meatloaf.
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Turned on WFAN this morning, first thing I heard was a caller talking about how great Scooter was.
My immediate thought was uh-oh, Phil's gone.
2 minutes later my initial thought was confirmed, Phil Rizzuto dead at 89.
Yankee broadcaster for 37 years, I had the honor of getting to hear him for 30 of those.
Was he a homer? Hell yeah. Didn't matter, he amused me as a kid, and took me to a higher level of a baseball fan.
Hall of fame ball player, 8 WS rings, 5 time all star, MVP, enough said!
More importantly, Phil was a Hall of Fame human.
Donated all his autograph money to the school of blind.
Never had a bad thing to say about anybody, went out of his way to help anybody.
Even Meatloaf,
Ok here we go, we got a real pressure cooker going
Here, two down, nobody on, no score, bottom of the ninth, theres the wind-up,
And there it is, a line shot up the middle, look at him go. this boy can really
Fly! hes rounding first and really turning it on now, hes not letting up at
All, hes gonna try for second; the ball is bobbled out in center, and here
Comes the throw, and what a throw! hes gonna slide in head first, here he
Comes, hes out! no, wait, safe - safe at second base, this kid really makes
Things happen out there. batter steps up to the plate heres the pitch - hes
Going, and what a jump hes got, hes trying for third, heres the throw, its
In the dirt - safe at third! holy cow, stolen base! hes taking a pretty big
Lead out there, almost daring him to try and pick him off. the pitcher glances
Over, winds up, and it bunted, bunted down the third base line, the suicide
Squeeze is on! here he comes, squeeze play, its gonna be close, heres the
Throw, heres th
E play at the plate, holy cow, I think hes gonna make it!
Sad day indeed for all of baseball,
Major tip of this NY cap your way Phil; thank you for everything.
This canolli is for you !
God called up a great SS for His team.
God Bless !
My immediate thought was uh-oh, Phil's gone.
2 minutes later my initial thought was confirmed, Phil Rizzuto dead at 89.
Yankee broadcaster for 37 years, I had the honor of getting to hear him for 30 of those.
Was he a homer? Hell yeah. Didn't matter, he amused me as a kid, and took me to a higher level of a baseball fan.
Hall of fame ball player, 8 WS rings, 5 time all star, MVP, enough said!
More importantly, Phil was a Hall of Fame human.
Donated all his autograph money to the school of blind.
Never had a bad thing to say about anybody, went out of his way to help anybody.
Even Meatloaf,
Ok here we go, we got a real pressure cooker going
Here, two down, nobody on, no score, bottom of the ninth, theres the wind-up,
And there it is, a line shot up the middle, look at him go. this boy can really
Fly! hes rounding first and really turning it on now, hes not letting up at
All, hes gonna try for second; the ball is bobbled out in center, and here
Comes the throw, and what a throw! hes gonna slide in head first, here he
Comes, hes out! no, wait, safe - safe at second base, this kid really makes
Things happen out there. batter steps up to the plate heres the pitch - hes
Going, and what a jump hes got, hes trying for third, heres the throw, its
In the dirt - safe at third! holy cow, stolen base! hes taking a pretty big
Lead out there, almost daring him to try and pick him off. the pitcher glances
Over, winds up, and it bunted, bunted down the third base line, the suicide
Squeeze is on! here he comes, squeeze play, its gonna be close, heres the
Throw, heres th
E play at the plate, holy cow, I think hes gonna make it!
Sad day indeed for all of baseball,
Major tip of this NY cap your way Phil; thank you for everything.
This canolli is for you !
God called up a great SS for His team.
God Bless !
From the boss
"I guess heaven must have needed a shortstop. Phil Rizzuto's contributions to the Yankees and the sport of baseball were immense for a period of over 50 years. He was one of the greatest Yankees of all time and a dear, close friend of mine whose loss is enormous to me and to the entire Yankee family. He epitomized the Yankee spirit -- gritty and hard charging -- and he wore the pinstripes proudly. While Scooter may have been smaller in size than some, he was among the tallest in his stature as a Yankee. He was a favorite of fans both as a player and later as a broadcaster. His voice and "Holy Cow" will be part of baseball for as long as we play the game. No one deserved his place in the Hall of Fame more than Number 10. Our condolences to his wife, Cora, and the rest of his family."
"I guess heaven must have needed a shortstop. Phil Rizzuto's contributions to the Yankees and the sport of baseball were immense for a period of over 50 years. He was one of the greatest Yankees of all time and a dear, close friend of mine whose loss is enormous to me and to the entire Yankee family. He epitomized the Yankee spirit -- gritty and hard charging -- and he wore the pinstripes proudly. While Scooter may have been smaller in size than some, he was among the tallest in his stature as a Yankee. He was a favorite of fans both as a player and later as a broadcaster. His voice and "Holy Cow" will be part of baseball for as long as we play the game. No one deserved his place in the Hall of Fame more than Number 10. Our condolences to his wife, Cora, and the rest of his family."
