"Scooter" to the Baseball Hall of Fame: Yankees' great Phil Rizzuto elected 30 years ago on this day
Published: Feb. 25, 2024, 12:19 p.m.
On February 25, 1994, New York Yankees shortstop great Phil Rizzutto was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Nicknamed "Scooter," Rizzuto played his entire 13-year career with the Yankees while winning one MVP award.
Former New York Yankee Phil Rizzuto at the New York Yankees Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 2, 1975.Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford and Phil Rizzuto at the Yankees Old Timers Game at Yankee Stadium.New York Yankees Billy Martin, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Whitey Ford and Phil Rizzuto at the New York Yankees Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 2, 1975.Phil Rizzuto and Whitey Ford throw out the first pitch of game two.Phil Rizzuto and Whitey Ford throw out the first pitch of game two of the World Series.FILE PHOTO 02/25/94 BY CARMINE GALASSO - AFTER BEING SELECTED INTO BASEBALL'S HALL OF FAME,NY YANKEE GREAT PHIL RIZZUTO JOKES WITH THE PRESS IN HIS HILLSIDE HOME.
Phil RizzutFormer New York Yankee Phil Rizzuto and coach Billy Martin at the New York Yankees Old-Timers' Day game at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 2, 1975.
