"Little Phil or 'The Scooter' as he is called, is one of the most popular players in baseball.
He appeared in 152 games for the Yankees during their drive for the World Championship title in 1952, hitting .254. His fielding percentage of .976 was second best in the league.
Phil holds many fielding records, is considered one of the best bunters and was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1950."
-1953 Bowman No. 9
"Ty Cobb named the Scooter as one of the few modern ball players who could hold his own among the old timers.
Little Phil has been the Yankees' regular shortstop since 1941 (except for three years in the service) when he broke in with a .307 batting average. He was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1950 when he hit .324 and led the League's shortstops in fielding with a .982 mark; Phil holds the American League record for most errorless games in a row (58)."
-1953 Topps No. 114
"Little Phil found out after the 1952 season that he was suffering from an ulcer. However, in spite of it he appeared in 152 games for the Yankees, batted .254, had 26 doubles, 10 triples and two homers among his 147 hits, and he batted in 43 runs.
He's a fast man- his nickname is Scooter- and he's one of the best bunters in the business."
-1953 Red Man, No. AL-10
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