"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto, Bill White and Bobby Murcer share duties on a TV network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11), while Mel Allen and Fran Healy join them in describing the action for SportsChannel cable. John Gordon works with Messer, Rizzuto and White on a radio network originating with WABC (770)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1984 Edition
"Yankee baseball will be broadcast for the 46th consecutive year in 1984. WPIX-TV will be the New York City television station for the 34th straight season. WABC, 77 on the AM dial, is leading the Yankee radio network as the flagship station for the fourth straight year. A network covering 12 states also participates in the Yankees' TV and radio coverage.
SportsChannel is the Yankees' pay cable television carrier for the sixth consecutive season in the Tri-State area. Vene International Productions will broadcast Yankee games in Latin America for the 15th straight season."
-1984 New York Yankees Information Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WABC)
"In a playing career that spanned 13 seasons, Bill White was recognized as one of the finest players in the game. As he enters his 14th season as a Yankee broadcaster, Bill is receiving the same type of accolades for his sports reporting skills."
-The New York Yankees Official 1984 Yearbook
"Bill White, former star first baseman with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies (1956-69), who played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Gloves, is now in his 14th season with the Yankees."
-1984 New York Yankees Information Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WABC)
"One of the real pros in the business, Frank Messer this year celebrates his 30th year in broadcasting and his 17th season at the Yankees mike.
Frank, who started his professional announcing career with the Richmond Virginians in 1954, keeps his listeners well informed with his extensive knowledge of the game."
-The New York Yankees Official 1984 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, one of the real pros in the business, is a 16-year veteran of Yankee baseball, joining the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Colts."
-1984 New York Yankees Information Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WABC)
"Don't look back, but it will be 28 years in the booth for the Scooter this season. It seems like only yesterday that Phil was the sparkplug of the Yankee attack.
But that's all in the past now, and the Scooter is currently doing what he does best, ensuring that Yankee baseball is fun for the fan."
-The New York Yankees Official 1984 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is in his 28th season as a Yankee broadcaster. The 1950 American League MVP moved to the booth immediately following his playing career (1941-56) in 1957."
-1984 New York Yankees Information Guide
JOHN GORDON (WABC)
"There was no sophomore jinx for John Gordon last year. He continued his upbeat approach to Yankee broadcasts that made him such a favorite of listeners.
John works hard to come up with the behind-the-scenes information that makes his broadcasting enlightening as well as entertaining. This year, John will host the Yankees Magazine Pre-Game show before each Yankee broadcast."
-The New York Yankees Official 1984 Yearbook
"John Gordon, who served as radio voice of the Columbus Clippers for four years and also worked on Baltimore Orioles broadcasts, is in his third year with the Yankees."
-1984 New York Yankees Information Guide
BOBBY MURCER (WPIX, WABC)
"A fan favorite in the Yankee outfield for close to 15 years, Bobby Murcer retired as a player on June 20, 1983 and is now in his first full year as a Yankee broadcaster. Bobby will lend his insight to both radio and television broadcasts this season."
-The New York Yankees Official 1984 Yearbook
MEL ALLEN (SportsChannel)
"A living legend among broadcasters, Mel Allen returns for his sixth season with SportsChannel, the Yankees pay cable television carrier. The Voice of the Yankees from 1946 through 1964, Mel has long been recognized as one of the nation's top broadcasters. He is a member of Baseball's Hall of Fame."
-The New York Yankees Official 1984 Yearbook
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