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Hofstra University hosted a series of events honoring the 100th birthday of Babe Ruth
This is a program from the Academic Convocation where Phil Rizzuto earned his honorary Doctorate
AUTOGRAPHED BY PHIL RIZZUTO, or should I say Dr. Phil Rizzuto
Front cover Hofstra University with seal Academic Convocation honoring PHILIP FRANCIS RIZZUTO Monroe Lecture Center Theater April 28, 1995
Inside (opposite front cover) biography Phil Rizzuto Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, has been affiliated with the New York Yankees for 53 years, both as a player and as a broadcaster. Born in Brooklyn, New York, Mr. Rizzuto began his career in baseball in 1936, following his graduation from Brooklyn's Richmond Hill High School. In 1994 his many accomplishments were recognized when he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York. After playing several years with the Yankees' farm system, where he received the nickname "Scooter," Phil Rizzuto was prompted to the Yankees' major league team in the spring of 1941, playing shortstop. He remained as the Yankees shortstop from 1941-1956, except for his years of service in the U.S. Navy (1943-45). Mr. Rizzuto was a key member of 10 Yankee pennant-winning teams and wiht World Champions, setting a club record in 1950 for the most hits (200) by a shortstop. He led the Yankees i stolen bases eight times, more ofte than any other Yankee player in history, except for Mickey Mantle (who tied his record). Recognized as a "marvelously graceful" shortstop, Phil Rizzuto was an outstanding defensive player, particularly brilliant in the mastery of the double pay. In addition to the high honor of election into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Phil Rizzuto has received numerous other honors throughout his career. In 1940 The Sporting News named him Minor League Player of the Year; in 1950 he was that publication's Major League Player of the Year; and from 1949-1952 he was named to their Major League All Star Team as the best shortstop in baseball. He was also Rookie of the League in 1941. He received the Most Popular Yankee award from the Catholic Youth Organization, and in 1949 the New York Chapter of the Baseball Writers presented him with the Sid Mercer Award. In 1950 the Baseball Writers selected him as the Most Valuable Player of the American League. In that same year he also won the first Hickok Belt Award as the Top Professional Athlete of the Year. Phil Rizzuto was selected as a member of the American League team for five All-Star Games. In 1981 he was presented with the Pride of the Yankees Award, given annually by the Yankee Foundation.

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