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Who replaced New York Yankee Phil Rizzuto as shortstop when he was released from the New York Yankees?
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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.
What baseball players wore 10?
New York Yankees Shortstop Phil Rizzuto.
Who replaced Phil rizzito at short stop?
The Yankees replaced Phil Rizzuto with Gil McDougal to play short stop.
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").
Why was New York Yankee Phil Rizzuto released from the New York Yankees?
The Yankees had selected Enos Slaughter off waivers from the Kansas City Athletics and needed to release someone to make room for him on the active roster. Phil's offensive and defensive production had been going downhill and he was 38 years old. He lost the starting shortstop job in 1955 and had played in only 31 games in the 1956 season when he was released on August 25. To fill the vacancy at shortstop the Yankees had Gil McDougal play that position on a full time basis.
Who did Derek Jeter replace in 1996 at shortstop?
Derek Jeter started the 1996 season as the Yankees starting shortstop. Tony Fernandez played shortstop for the Yankees in 1995.
Who played shortstop for the Oakland A's and New York Yankees?
Mike Gallego played shortstop for both the A's and Yankees during his career.
What number did Phil Rizzuto wear?
Phil Rizzuto wore #10 his during his career with the Yankees (1941-1942, 1946-1956).
What Cincinnati Reds player wore number 10?
NobodyIn 2005, the Cincinnati Reds retired the #10 in honor of manager Sparky Anderson.
How long has Derek Jeter been the shortstop for the New York Yankees?
Derek Jeter has been the Yankees starting shortstop since his rookie season in 1996.
What baseball short stop has won the most world championships?
The shortstop that has been on the most World Series winning teams is Phil Rizzuto of the New York Yankees who won 7 rings (1941, 1947, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953).
Is Derek Jeter a shortstop in baseball?
Yes. Derek Jeter is the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees.
