Helmar “This Great Game” Card #7 – Phil Rizzuto (New York Yankees)
This vibrant Helmar art card features Phil Rizzuto, the quick-footed and sharp-minded
shortstop who anchored the New York Yankees’ defense during the club’s golden years. The artwork captures Rizzuto in a classic bunting
pose, his eyes trained on the ball as it meets the bat. The color palette is pure Helmar—rich violets and warm sunset tones giving the
composition a nostalgic luminosity. The soft pastel gradient of the sky merges into the cool greens of the diamond, creating a poetic
frame for the Yankees pinstripes that gleam in the fading light. Every element in the painting reflects Rizzuto’s poise and precision,
the essence of controlled energy.

Known affectionately as “The Scooter,” Rizzuto played his entire 13-year career with the Yankees, debuting in 1941. His agility, keen
fielding instincts, and dependable bat made him one of the premier shortstops of the 1940s and early 1950s. After missing three prime
seasons serving in World War II, Rizzuto returned to help lead the Yankees to seven World Series championships. In 1950, he earned the
American League Most Valuable Player Award, batting .324 while providing flawless defense and leadership. Later, his familiar voice as a
broadcaster endeared him to generations of fans, keeping “Holy Cow!” as much a part of Yankees lore as his playing days.

Helmar’s ‘This Great Game’ series transforms the history of baseball into art, blending painterly craft with vintage gum card sensibilities.
Printed on thick, lightly aged stock, these cards carry the texture of nostalgia while celebrating the timeless grace of the sport. Card No. 7
honors Phil Rizzuto—a player whose quick reflexes, humility, and heart made him one of the greats of Yankee tradition.

Original gouache painting by Sanjay Verma.