[joeystoy]

He was a part of all New Yorkers' lives for more than 60 years.

[IslandJeff]

Oh NO! When did this happen?

Prayers for his loved ones, and, heck, for all Yankee fans.

[Old Sarge]

Phil Rizzutto passes away at 89

[ex-snook]

I saw him play after I got out after WW II. One of my recollections is that his glove was pretty small compared to today’s. He came up from the Newark Bears [a Yankee farm]. He teamed with Priddy on 2nd base as a great double play combo. He was a great bunter. After he retired, he returned to teach bunting. That seems to be lost art today. Of some interest, he was the MVP on a team that included some of the Yankee greats. That says a lot about him.

[Captainpaintball]

So long, for now, Scooter. I’ll always remember you with Bill White on WPIX (channel 11) in he late 70s and into the 80s. And for having TWO Hall-of-Fame careers—in the sport and in the booth. How many people can say that about themselves?

[syriacus]

Great article on Rizzuto's Brooklyn and Queens childhood at A Look Back At A Hall-Of-Fame Shortstop’s Youth In Our Neighborhood