Phil Rizzuto: Yankees Shortstop and Beloved Broadcaster Dies at 89

Phil Rizzuto was an American baseball shortstop and broadcaster known as the Scooter. Born on September 25, 1917, in Brooklyn, New York, he played for the New York Yankees from 1941 to 1956.

Rizzuto played in 13 seasons, was a five-time All-Star, and won the American League Most Valuable Player award in 1950. He helped the Yankees to seven World Series titles. After retiring as a player, he spent about 40 years as a Yankees broadcaster, famous for his "Holy cow!" exclamation.

He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1994, and the Yankees retired his No. 10. Rizzuto died in West Orange, New Jersey, on August 13, 2007, at age 89.

Achievements: 1950 AL MVP, Baseball Hall of Fame (1994), seven World Series titles.

Birth: September 25, 1917 - Brooklyn, New York.

Profession: Baseball player and broadcaster.

Interesting Facts: He called games for the Yankees from 1957 to 1996.