Phil Rizzuto (1941-42, 46-56)
Shortstops before Rizzuto:
Leo Durocher (1925, 28-29)
Mark Koenig (1925-30)
Lyn Lary (1929-34)
Yats Wuesting (1930)
Joe Sewell (1931-33)
Doc Farrell (1932-33)
Blondy Ryan (1935)
Bill Knickerbocker (1938-40)
Shortstops with Rizzuto:
Frank Crosetti (1932-48)
Mike Milosevich (1944-45)
Joe Buzas (1945)
Lonny Frey (1947-48)
Jim Brideweser (1951-53)
Gil McDougald (1951-60)
Willy Miranda (1953-54)
Frank Verdi (1953)
Woodie Held (1954, 57)
Tom Carroll (1955-56)
Billy Hunter (1955-56)
Shortstops after Rizzuto:
Tony Kubek (1957-65)
Fritz Brickell (1958-59)
Joe DeMaestri (1960-61)
Tom Tresh (1961-69)
Phil Linz (1962-65)
Ruben Amaro (1966-68)
Dick Schofield (1966)
Dick Howser (1967-68)
Jerry Kenny (1967, 69-72)
Gene Michael (1968-74)
Frank Baker (1970-71)
Ron Hansen (1970-71)
Fred Stanley (1973-80)
Jim Mason (1974-76)
Ed Brinkman (1975)
Marty Perez (1977)
Andre Robertson (1981-85)
Rodney Scott (1982)
Roy Smalley (1982-84)
Bert Campaneris (1983)
Bobby Meacham (1983-88)
Tim Foli (1984)
Toby Harrah (1984)
Keith Smith (1984-85)
Dale Berra (1985-86)
Ivan DeJesus (1986)
Paul Zuvella (1986-87)
Alvaro Espinoza (1988-91)
Rafael Santana (1988)
Torey Lovullo (1991)
Carlos Rodriguez (1991)
Andy Stankiewicz (1992-93)
Spike Owen (1993)
Robert Eenhoorn (1994-96)
Kevin Elster (1994-95)
Pat Listach (1996)
Rey Sanchez (1997, 05)
Dale Sveum (1998)
Tony Fernandez (1995)
Derek Jeter (1995-present)
Mariano Duncan (1996-97)
Wilson Delgado (2000)
Erick Almonte (2001, 03)
Enrique Wilson (2001-04)
Felix Escalona (2004-05)
Andy Phillips (2004-07)
Andy Cannizaro (2006)
Wilson Betemit (2007-08)
Alberto Gonzalez (2007-08)
Eduardo Nunez (2010-11)
During Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak in 1941, the two shortstops on the Yankees were Phil Rizzuto and Frank Crosetti.
Phil Rizzuto debuted on April 14, 1941, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I; he played his final game on August 16, 1956, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I.
In memory of Phil Rizzuto, who wore #10.
Phil Rizzuto played in 155 games at short stop for the New York Yankees in 1950, starting in none of them. He made 301 putouts, had 452 assists, and committed 14 errors, equivalent to .09 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had 123 double plays.
Phil Rizzuto played in 133 games at short stop for the New York Yankees in 1953, starting in none of them. He made 214 putouts, had 409 assists, and committed 24 errors, equivalent to .18 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had 100 double plays.
During Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak in 1941, the two shortstops on the Yankees were Phil Rizzuto and Frank Crosetti.
New York Yankees Shortstop Phil Rizzuto.
Phil Rizzuto appeared in 9 World Series, and won 7 championship Titles with the New York Yankees.
Gil McDougald
�SWEET REFERS TO HIS SWING NOT HIS PERSONALITY.� PHIL RIZZUTO ON LOU PINIELLA.
Phil Rizzuto debuted on April 14, 1941, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I; he played his final game on August 16, 1956, playing for the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium I.
Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin
In memory of Phil Rizzuto, who wore #10.
Phil Rizzuto was replaced as shortstop because Phil lost foot speed moving to his left and lost velocity on throws to first base.
Phil Rizzuto played in 9 World Series, all with the New York Yankees. The Yankees won 7 of those 9 Series. Rizzuto's WS stats were 45 hits in 183 at bats for a .246 average, 2 HRs, and 8 RBIs.
Phil RizzutoUnable to attend the annual New York Yankees Old Timers Day in 2006 for the first time since he retired as a player, questions were raised about Phil's health. On Septmber 12, 2006, the New York Post revealed that Rizzuto is currently in a "private rehab facility, trying to overcome muscle atrophy and problems with his esophagus.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Phil Rizzuto passed away on August 13, 2007 at the age of 89.
Phil Rizzuto played in 155 games at short stop for the New York Yankees in 1950, starting in none of them. He made 301 putouts, had 452 assists, and committed 14 errors, equivalent to .09 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had 123 double plays.