Phil Rizzuto Autographed Bat - and Pee Wee Reese Dual Louisville

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The captain of the dominating Dodgers teams of the 1950s scrappy Pee Wee Reese was a quiet force both on the field and in the clubhouse. An outstanding defensive player he led the National League in putouts four times double plays twice and fielding percentage and assists once each. For almost a decade he and Jackie Robinson formed one of baseball's top double-play combinations. Reese led Brooklyn to seven pennants in his 16 seasons his final year coming in Los Angeles and never missed an inning of the seven World Series in which he participated. \r\nPhil Rizzuto overcame his diminutive size to anchor the superb New York Yankees teams that won nine pennants and seven World Series during his 13 big league seasons. He was a durable outstanding shortstop skilled bunter and enthusiastic base runner with a solid .273 lifetime batting average. Rizzuto was an All-Star five times and was named the American League MVP in 1950 when he peaked with a .324 average 200 hits and a .439 slugging percentage. Pee Wee Reese and Phil Rizzuto have each hand signed this engraved 'New York's Greatest Shortstops' ash Louisville bat. A Dick Gordon Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included. \r\n Comes fully certified with Certificate of Authenticity and tamper-evident hologram. Also backed by SportsMemorabilia.com's Authenticity Guarantee.

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