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Phil Rizzuto, Rest in Peace

In Memorium

Phil "The Scooter" Rizzuto was 89.  He was the Hall of Fame shortstop during the New York Yankees' dynasty years and was beloved by a generation of fans who delighted in hearing him exclaim "Holy cow!" as a broadcaster.

Non-sports fans know him best as the announcer who provides the play-by-play commentary during the long spoken bridge in Meat Loaf's 1977 song "Paradise by the Dashboard Light."

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