Sad day in Yankeeland: Phil Rizzuto passes away

[BonzoHansen]

Philip Francis Rizzuto (born Fiero Francis Rizzuto September 25, 1917 – August 14, 2007) was a former Major League Baseball player and radio/television sports announcer, known both for his skills as a player and his popular but idiosyncratic style as a broadcaster.

Nicknamed "The Scooter," Rizzuto, at the time of his death, was the oldest living member of the Baseball Hall of Fame, having been inducted in 1994 by a Veterans Committee vote

All-Star (AL): 1942, 1950-1953
American League Most Valuable Player: 1950
Babe Ruth Award: 1951

It is a sad day for old time Yankee fans. I loved listening to him call games. Talk about canollis, his wife Cora, Italian food, etc. He brought great color to the game. And a very pleasant man to meet in person.

Holy cow.

[LS1Hawk]

He was a credit to the game and will be greatly missed

[alamantia]

Holy Cow... hell be missed

[FESTER]

One of baseballs best guys.......... He will be missed by all baseball fans!

[chevyt454]

RIP

[Ant'sWS6]

... RIP!!!

[WildBillyT]

I think I'll go watch Billy Madison now.

[baddest434]

RIP scooter. sad day for sure for all yankee fans. he was a hell of a character.

[BonzoHansen]

Fransecca said they'll have Yogi on in the 5pm hour.

[maroman88]

ohhh noooo

[unstable bob gable]

"HOLY COW! IT'S A HOMA!" Dayum, some of the best days of my life were spent watching the Yankees on channel 11 with Scooter, Bill White, and Frank Messer calling the action. I miss those days, and I'm gonna miss Phil.