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Phil Rizzuto
1917–2007Brooklyn, NYItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
Yankees shortstop
Biography
Yankees broadcaster for 40 years; Holy Cow!; his broadcasting stream-of-consciousness became iconic. Ford Frick Award (Baseball Hall of Fame for broadcasting); 40 years as Yankees voice
Notable For
- Yankees broadcaster for 40 years
- Holy Cow!
- his broadcasting stream-of-consciousness became iconic
Honors & Recognition
- Ford Frick Award (Baseball Hall of Fame for broadcasting)
- 40 years as Yankees voice
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Phil Rizzuto Italian?
Yes — Phil Rizzuto is of Italian heritage with roots in Italian. Yankees shortstop
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- 1917–2007
- Birth Place
- Brooklyn, NY
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Regional Ancestry
- Italian
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewNeeds Review
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