"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White share duties on a TV network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11). Fran Healy joins the same crew on a radio network originating with WABC (770)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1981 Edition
"Yankee baseball will be broadcast for the 43rd consecutive year in 1981. WPIX-TV will be the New York City television station for the 31st straight season. WABC, 77 on the AM dial, joins the Yankee radio network as the flagship station. A network covering 12 states also participates in the Yankee TV and radio coverage."
-1981 New York Yankees Media Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WABC)
"The former All-Star first baseman with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies enters his 11th season as a New York Yankee announcer. Dependability, accuracy and straight-from-the-shoulder commentary are what loyal Yankee fans have come to expect from this very gifted gentleman. Hopefully, his second decade with the Bombers will be inaugurated with a championship season."
-The New York Yankees Official 1981 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 11th season with the Yankees."
-1981 New York Yankees Media Guide
FRAN HEALY (WABC)
"Entering his fourth season with the Yankees' radio crew, this ex-major league catcher with the Giants, Royals and Yankees believes this may be the year. The year, that is, when he is able to add even more good humor and harmless ribbing to the Yankees' broadcasts.
By taking a not-so-serious angle at times, Fran Healy brings the everyday fan someone he can relate to. Especially when he reveals the inside action with his very popular postgame shows featuring the star of the game."
-The New York Yankees Official 1981 Yearbook
"Fran Healy, former major league catcher with the Giants, Royals and Yankees, enters his fourth year as a member of the Yankee radio broadcast crew. Fran was the Royals' regular catcher in 1973 and 1974, and did a good job as a backup for the Yanks until his retirement to the booth."
-1981 New York Yankees Media Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WABC)
"Don't look back, but it'll be 25 years in the booth for the Scooter this season. That's right, a quarter century of wonderful, witty insight to Yankee radio and television broadcasts.
It seems like only yesterday that Phil was throwing out runners with the greatest of ease and perfecting the bunt to the delight of all Yankee fans. But that's all in the past now and the Scooter is currently doing what he does best: announcing all the action of Yankee baseball."
-The New York Yankees Official 1981 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is in his 25th season as a Yankee broadcaster. The 1950 American League MVP moved to the booth immediately following his playing career (1941-56) in 1957."
-1981 New York Yankees Media Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WABC)
"For 13 season, Frank Messer has brought Yankee fans play-by-play and color on both radio and television. He has a clear, concise style and sharp knowledge of the game.
This Asheville, North Carolina native began his career announcing the games of the Richmond Virginians in 1954 and has been heard working with the Baltimore Colts and the Baltimore Orioles."
-The New York Yankees Official 1981 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, one of the real pros in the business, is a 13-year veteran of Yankee baseball, joining the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. Frank also did Baltimore Colt football."
-1981 New York Yankees Media Guide
