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What was the reason the New York Yankees gave when they released shortstop Phil Rizzuto?
Phil Rizzuto was replaced as shortstop because Phil lost foot speed moving to his left and lost velocity on throws to first base.
Who was the last rookie starting shortstop prior to Derek Jeter?
Phil Rizzuto
What baseball players wore 10?
New York Yankees Shortstop Phil Rizzuto.
Who replaced New York Yankee Phil Rizzuto as shortstop when he was released from the New York Yankees?
Gil McDougald
What is the name of the former New York Yankee shortstop who was given the nickname The Scooter?
The Scooter is an animated talking baseball used by Fox Sports to explain some simple baseball concepts to children. Fan reaction to the scooter was generally quite negative, similar to the reactions to other animated talking assistants like Microsoft's Clippy (the animated paper clip). Yankee shortstop (and later announcer) Phil Rizzuto was also called The Scooter. The nickname was used in Terry Cashman's Talking Baseball ("The Scooter, the Barber, and the Newc").
What is the birth name of Phil Rizzuto?
Phil Rizzuto's birth name is Rizzuto, Fiero Francis.
What is Phil Rizzuto's birthday?
Phil Rizzuto was born on September 25, 1917.
When was Phil Rizzuto born?
Phil Rizzuto was born on September 25, 1917.
What nicknames did Phil Rizzuto go by?
Phil Rizzuto went by (The) Scooter, and The Scooter.
Is Phil Rizzuto in the Hall of Fame?
Phil Rizzuto HOFYes. Phil Rizzuto was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veteran's Committee in 1994
Did Phil Rizzuto have kids?
Yes. Phil Rizzuto and his wife Cora had three daughters and a son.
How old was Phil Rizzuto at death?
Phil Rizzuto died on August 13, 2007 at the age of 89.
