"Phil Rizzuto and Bill White are the heart of the team that will call it for WPIX-TV (Channel 11). Mickey Mantle and Mel Allen work the games for SportsChannel cable, and voices were unconfirmed for radio coverage on a network originating with WABC (770)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1987 Edition
"Yankees baseball will be broadcast for the 49th consecutive year in 1987. WPIX-TV (channel 11) will be the New York City television station for the 37th straight season, while WABC Radio (770 AM) is leading the Yankees radio network as the flagship station for seventh straight year. A network covering 12 states also participates in the Yankees TV and radio coverage.
SportsChannel is the Yankees' pay-cable television outlet for the ninth consecutive year in the tri-state area. Yankees games will also be broadcast in Latin America by Vene International Productions for the 18th straight season. These broadcast outlets insure that Yankee baseball will be one of the most widely available sports events in the country."
-1987 New York Yankees Information Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX)
"The one and only Scooter, the greatest shortstop in Yankees history, is in his 31st year of giving listeners the inside word on the Bronx Bombers. Phil's outgoing personality and lively banter have spiced up Yankee broadcasts since he started the job after ending his brilliant playing career.
He never rests while at work, and that dedication shows during broadcasts. Simply put, the Scooter on the air means fun for the fans."
-The New York Yankees Official 1987 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is in his 31st season as a Yankee broadcaster. The 1950 American League MVP moved to the booth immediately following his playing career (1941-56) in 1957, giving him 47 consecutive seasons affiliated with the Yankees."
-1987 New York Yankees Information Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX)
"Having shown his smarts on the playing field for 13 major league seasons, Bill White has continued to do the same in the Yankees broadcast booth for the past 16 campaigns.
Bill's insight and frankness make it a treat for Yankees fans watching the game on television. Having Bill White in the booth guarantees a well-reported game."
-The New York Yankees Official 1987 Yearbook
"Bill White, former star first baseman with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies (1956-69), who also played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Gloves, is now in his 17th season with the Yankees."
-1987 New York Yankees Information Guide
TOMMY HUTTON (WABC)
"In his first season as a Yankees radio broadcaster is Tommy Hutton. After spending 17 years in pro ball, the former infielder turned to broadcasting in 1981 as a regular on the Montreal Expos broadcasts.
Tommy now brings his upbeat manner and knowledge of the game to the attention of Yankee fans. He will join another newcomer, Hank Greenwald, in the WABC Radio booth."
-The New York Yankees Official 1987 Yearbook
"Tommy Hutton joins the Yankees broadcast team after spending the previous five seasons as a broadcaster for the Montreal Expos. Before beginning his announcing career, he spent 12 seasons as a first baseman for the Dodgers, Phillies, Blue Jays and Expos."
-1987 New York Yankees Information Guide
HANK GREENWALD (WABC)
"Hank Greenwald may be new to the Yankees radio audience, but he is by no means new to his profession. In his 30 years of broadcasting, Hank has covered football, basketball and baseball and is most noted for his seven years of service as the voice of the San Francisco Giants.
His love of the game and endless enthusiasm will surely endear him to Yankees listeners as he teams with Tommy Hutton on WABC Radio."
-The New York Yankees Official 1987 Yearbook
"Hank Greenwald begins his first season as a Yankee radio announcer, but is no stranger to baseball broadcasts. He spent the previous eight years as the television and radio voice of the San Francisco Giants and has handled the play-by-play of such varied events as Golden State Warriors and University of San Francisco basketball and Syracuse University football."
-1987 New York Yankees Information Guide
BILLY MARTIN (WPIX)
"Billy Martin will again be joining Phil Rizzuto and Bill White on the Yankees telecasts. For Martin, one of the most popular players or managers in Yankees history, this is his second year as a broadcaster for the Bronx Bombers.
In his tenure as a Yankees manager, Martin posted a 516-358 record (.590) and won two American League pennants and one World Series (1977)."
-The New York Yankees Official 1987 Yearbook
"Billy Martin, one of the most popular players or managers in Yankee history, begins his second year as a television commentator on Yankee broadcasts. In his tenure as Yankee manager, Martin posted a 516-358 record (.590) and won two American League pennants and a World Championship."
-1987 New York Yankees Information Guide
