Johnny Rizzo

Johnny Rizzo was a professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1930s and 1940s. He is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he set a franchise record for runs batted in (RBIs) in a single game, a record that stood for 87 years until it was broken by Ryan O'Hearn in 2023. Rizzo's career was marked by his strong batting skills and his contributions to the teams he played for during the early years of MLB, making him a notable figure in baseball history.