1980 New York Yankees Broadcasters

"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White share duties on a television network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11). Fran Healy joins the same crew on a radio network headed by WINS (1010)."

-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1980 Edition

"Yankee baseball will be broadcast for the 42nd consecutive year in 1980. WPIX-TV will be the New York City television station for the 30th straight season. WINS Radio, 1010 on the AM dial, will serve as the Yankee flagship station for the third straight year. A network covering 16 states also participates in the Yankee TV and radio coverage."

-1980 New York Yankees Media Guide


PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WINS)
"From the American League M.V.P. to most valuable broadcaster, the Scooter has come a long way. The greatest shortstop in Yankee history, now in his 24th season behind the mike, often provides witty and colorful insights to the game.
His playing career, spanning 13 seasons from 1941-1956, included participation in nine World Series."

-The New York Yankees Official 1980 Yearbook

"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is in his 24th season as a Yankee broadcaster. The 1950 American League MVP moved to the booth immediately following his playing career (1941-56) in 1957."

-1980 New York Yankees Media Guide



FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WINS)
"The only non-former professional athlete in the Yankee crew, Frank is one of the real pros announcing baseball on radio and television. He studies the game, its little idiosyncrasies and individual personalities.
Previously, Frank worked with the Baltimore Orioles and the Baltimore Colts. The 1980 season will be his 13th with the Yankees."

-The New York Yankees Official 1980 Yearbook

"Frank Messer, one of the real pros in the business, is a 12-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."

-1980 New York Yankees Media Guide


BILL WHITE (WPIX, WINS)
"Bill is now in his 10th season behind the Yankee microphone after a distinguished career in the major leagues. A former All-Star first baseman with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, Bill was the recipient of seven Gold Gloves."

-The New York Yankees Official 1980 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 10th season with the Yankees."

-1980 New York Yankees Media Guide


FRAN HEALY (WINS)
"The former major league catcher with New York and Kansas City begins his third season as a member of the Yankee radio crew. Fran saw regular duty with the Royals in 1974 and 1975 and saw spot duty with the Yankees until his retirement to the booth."

-The New York Yankees Official 1980 Yearbook

"Fran Healy, former major league catcher with the Giants, Royals and Yankees, enters his third 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."

-1980 New York Yankees Media Guide