Saint Anthony Park in Saint Paul in Ramsey County, Minnesota — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Phil Rizzo

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 26, 2014

1. Phil Rizzo Marker

Inscription.
Phil Rizzo got his first taste of professional baseball at the tender age of 19, signing his first contract out of high school. Rizzo spent eight years playing Minor League ball before making the transition into Scouting.

Rizzo's Scouting career spanned 40+ years including stints with eight different Major League organizations. During his tenure as a Scout he was responsible for the signing of numerous Major League players such as: Bob Kipper - Left-Handed Pitcher, Erick Pappas - Catcher, Bob Wickman - Right-Handed Pitcher, Mark Loretta Second Baseman and Tim Unroe - Third Baseman.

In 1999 Rizzo was recognized as the recipient of "The Pitch and Hit Club of Chicago Scout of the Year Award."

Erected 2008 by Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame and the Goldklang Group.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 44° 58.324′ N, 93° 10.496′ W. Marker is in Saint Paul, Minnesota, in Ramsey County. It is in Saint Anthony Park. Marker is part of the Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame at Midway Stadium. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1771 Energy Park Drive, Saint Paul MN 55108, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Al Avila (here, next to this marker); Terry Reynolds

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(here, next to this marker); Kenneth Wayne Stauffer (here, next to this marker); Tom Greenwade (here, next to this marker); Marti Wolever (here, next to this marker); Harold "Hep" Cronin (here, next to this marker); The Hamline Plaza (approx. 0.6 miles away); Veterinary Medicine (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saint Paul.

More about this marker. The Saint Paul Saints Baseball Club is moving to Lowertown Stadium in downtown Saint Paul. The Hall of Fame markers will likely be relocated to the new stadium, which will open for the 2015 season.

Also see . . .
1. Interview with Phil Rizzo - The Baseball Man (Apr 28, 2013). Pro Sports Broadcasting website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. "He's A Scout. And I Am A Scout." - Phil Rizzo (Mar 5, 2009). Washington Post website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. St. Paul Saints to Induct Dodger and Brave Scout into Scout Hall of Fame (May 12, 2008). OurSports Central website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame at Midway Stadium image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

2. Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame at Midway Stadium

4. Midway Stadium Complex. St. Paul website entry (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

5. Saint Paul Saints Official Website. Website homepage (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

6. The Goldklang Group. Website homepage (Submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr.

3. Professional Baseball Scouts Hall of Fame at Midway Stadium

Markers in distance, beyond Snoopy's outstretched right hand

Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 577 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.