Why is Phil Rizzuto in the HOF?

[Snapolit1]

Couldnt resist some piling on and flogging a dead horse at the same time.

[rats60]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Couldnt resist some piling on and flogging a dead horse at the same time.

He was a Yankee announcer for 40 years.

[Sean]

Here's seven reasons why:
1- Red Ruffing
2- Lefty Gomez
3- Spud Chandler
4- Whitey Ford
5- Allie Reynolds
6- Eddie Lopat
7- Vic Raschi

[pclpads]

Cronyism, the "old boys club" on the selection committee . . . take your pick.

[Thromdog]

Because he's Italian. Why do you hate America?

[keithsky]

Because he's a Yankee. Same reason Mariano Rivera will probably get in the Hall of Fame. Hard to believe a guy comes in and pitches one inning a game is considered a Hall of Famer while the opposing team has played nine innings and are wore out when he comes in and pitches and is considered one of the greats? Of course he's going to get guys out. Give me a break

[ksabet]

Originally Posted by Thromdog

Because he's Italian. Why do you hate America?

My first laugh of the day!

[Steve D]

He was in Paradise by the Dashboard Light!

Steve

[mark evans]

Originally Posted by Steve D

He was in Paradise by the Dashboard Light!

Steve

A classic.

[bobbyw8469]

Holy cow, I think he's gonna make it!!!

[clydepepper]

Originally Posted by Steve D

He was in Paradise by the Dashboard Light!

Steve

Does he belong in the HOF?

'Let me sleep on it...I'll give you an answer in the morning!!'
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[Rookiemonster]

I always assumed it was his feilding .

[kevinlenane]

If Rizzuto gets by because his fielding pushes him over than Dom DiMaggio HAS to be in there. He'll look at Mr Red Sox Johnny Pesky - these guys led seasons in runs and Dom was the best outfielder arm in the game at his time. Sort of.

[kevinlenane]

Jeez this makes me mad just looking at this. The year Rizzuto won the MVP - 1950 - Dom outbatted him .328 to .324 and led the lead in Runs, Triples AND Stolen Bases. Pesky led the league in hits his first three seasons and was an absolute hit machine before and after the war until he left the Sox.

Dom led the league in runs twice, triples once and stolen bases once and batted lifetime .298 - Pesky led the league in hits 3 times and batted .307 lifetime. Rizzuto led the league in nothing ever and batted .274 lifetime. Andddd he played with a bunch of Yankees who helped him win World Series trophies. I would say that there is no justice in this world - except Bobby D punched his ticket in 86 so I'll take that as consolation.

[EvilKing00]

Originally Posted by Snapolit1

Couldnt resist some piling on and flogging a dead horse at the same time.

Because he plaied a great part in the song "paradise by the dashboard light"?

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by EvilKing00

Because he plaied a great part in the song "paradise by the dashboard light"?

that should qualify him for the rock and roll hof!

[mets41]

The year before Rizzuto got in via the vets commite, Charlie Gehringer, a long time member who always spoke against Phil, died. Charlie and another member had to be replaced. The 2 replacements were Pee Wee Reese and Yogi Berra. They and Bill White were long time Rizzuto friends on the 18 member vets committe. When I heard this, I said to my friend Ted z that Phil was a lock to get in the next year and I was right.