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Enjoy this quiz on the Yankee shortstop and announcer.
Question 1:
Which statement about Philip Rizzuto's birth is true?
He was born Francisco Philip Rizzuto on 25 September, 1920 in Newark, New Jersey.
He was born Philip Francis Rizzuto on 25 September, 1916 in Hillside, New Jersey.
He was born Carlo Philip Rizzuto on 25 September, 1915 in The Bronx, N.Y.
He was born Fiero Francis Rizzuto on 25 September, 1917 in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Question 2:
Former baseball player and radio/television sports announcer Philip Rizzuto can be heard on a Meatloaf song .
True
False
Question 3:
When did Phil Rizzuto play for the Yankees?
1947-1962
1941-1953
1937-1950
1929-1945
Question 4:
When Phil Rizzuto got death threats from a Boston Red Sox fan, what did manager Casey Stengel do?
He sat Rizzuto so he would be safe.
He had Rizzuto play second base instead of shortstop.
He had him change uniform numbers with another player.
Nothing
Question 5:
Phil Rizzuto won the Hickok Belt which is awarded to whom?
The best announcer of the year
The best defensive player in baseball
The best professional athlete of the year
The best baseball player of the year
Question 6:
What was Phil Rizzuto's forte?
Bunting and defense
Hitting home runs
Getting extra base hits (doubles and triples)
Knocking in runners from second and third
Question 7:
Which of these expressions was not commonly said by Phil Rizzuto as an announcer?
Huckleberry
Holy Cow!
Unbelievable!
High enough, deep enough, gone!
Question 8:
Phil Rizzuto often said "I gotta get over that bridge". To what did this phrase refer?
He was worried about getting through to the sixth inning when Bill White would take over the announcing, making White his "bridge" to relaxing.
He worried bout the game having to go to extra innings so he'd have to work overtime.
He was worried about getting through the seventh inning when he got an inning off.
He was worried about getting home late because of traffic on the George Washington Bridge to NJ.
Question 9:
On which TV show did Phil Rizzuto appear as the first mystery guest?
Truth or Consequences
Beat the Clock!
Whom Do You trust?
What's My Line?
Question 10:
Phil Rizzuto had his number 2 retired by the New York Yankees.
True
False
Question 11:
In 2006, it was announced that Phil Rizzuto had what medical problems?
Lou Gehrig's Disease
skin cancer
cerebral palsy
muscle atrophy andesophageal problems
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