Posted By:
Ted ZanidakisI grew up in Hillside (New Joisey) only two blocks away from
Phil Rizzuto's home. So, at the age of 9, I became an avid NY
Yankee fan. Phil would drive his 2-seater, Nash (Metropolitan)
down our street on his way to Yankee Stadium during home games.
He would frequent the Catholic Youth Organiz. at St. Catherine's
school on Monday nites and answer all us kids' questions and give
us great advice on playing BaseBall.
But, my fondest memory of Phil is when I ran into him at Newark
Airport (April 1984) on my way to a business trip in Chicago.
Phil and I reminisced on our old neighborhood (Phil still lives
there), while we were at the Terminal.
Then, as we boarded the plane, Phil invited me to sit with him
in the 1st Class section. During the 1-1/2 hour flight we had a
tremendous time reliving all those great years from 1947 to 1956.
It is amazing to listen to the insightful stories most of the old
ballplayers have to tell.