Future Hall of Famer Phil Rizzuto wins 1950 AL MVP Award
A lovable family man and father of three, Scooter was thrilled to learn about the honor. When asked how it felt, Rizzuto broke into a laugh; “How does it feel? Well, have you ever walked on a cloud? A bright, sunny cloud?”
Rizzuto continued his exuberance, proclaiming: “Sure I had hoped to get the award. I thought I might have a chance. But the way it turned out – well, I have been walking on a cloud!”
Jonathan Coe was a public relations intern at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum
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