PHIL RIZZUTO
"Little Phil hasn't changed in appearance since the day he first joined the Yankees in 1941. He's one of the smallest major leaguers.
In his 10 seasons with the Yankees- Phil spent some time in the service- he has appeared in eight World Series. He's a great fielder, a dangerous man with a bat, a speed boy and the best bunter around. He was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1950."
-1954 Bowman No. 1
"Phil has played in eight World Series in his ten years as a Yankee. He led American League shortstops in fielding in 1949 and '50 and was voted the Most Valuable Player in 1950 when he hit .324. Called 'Scooter' because of the ground he covers, Phil was named the All-Time Yankee shortstop by New York sportswriters.
[As a youngster] he was turned away by the Dodgers because he was too small. He tried out for the Yankees. Despite his size, a scout liked him and sent him to a Yankee farm club. Later, Phil was the Yankee shortstop who helped New York beat the Dodgers in three World Series."
-1954 Topps No. 17
"Little 'Scooter' has been with the Yankees since 1941 and, like the Mississippi River, he just keeps rolling along. His work around shortstop is beautiful to watch, and he's also known as one of the best bunters in baseball.
Phil appeared in 134 games for the Yankees in 1953, hitting .271. He had 21 doubles and 112 hits and batted in 54 runs."
-1954 Red Man, No. AL-17
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