Throwback Photo of the Day: Phil Rizzuto kicks back with some truly adorable puppies
Photo: Phil Rizzuto hangs out with his adorable dogs
Matt Duffy likes to lounge around with his endearingly enormous cat. Oakland acquired a clubhouse chinchilla. The Nationals created an entire pet calendar. Truly, MLBers posing with adorable animals is a tradition as old as the game itself.
Don't believe us? Well, cynical reader, let this photo of a young Phil Rizzuto hanging out with his dogs melt that jaded heart of yours. It was taken back in March of 1941, after Scooter's dog Brownie had given birth to seven puppies, and is the official doctor-recommended choice to combat Offseason Winter Syndrome. Keep it close by at all times, look at it at least twice a day, and you'll start to see improvement within a few weeks. Side affects may include: Sudden warmth of the heart, uncontrollable smiling, and unintended pet purchases.