"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, 1979 Edition
"Yankee baseball will be broadcast for the 41st consecutive year in 1979. WPIX-TV will be the New York City television station for the 29th straight season. WINS Radio, 1010 on the AM dial, will serve as the Yankee flagship station for the second year in a row. A network covering 17 states also participates in the Yankee TV and radio coverage."
-1979 New York Yankees Media Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WINS)
"The greatest shortstop in Yankee history is in his 23rd season as a Yankee broadcaster. Phil moved right into the Yankee broadcast booth, from the field, in 1957 at the conclusion of his playing career, which spanned from 1941-56.
Phil was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1950, the year he batted a career high .324. He played in nine World Series with the Yanks."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is in his 23rd season as a Yankee broadcaster. The 1950 American League MVP moved to the booth immediately following his playing career (1941-56) in 1957."
-1979 New York Yankees Media Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WINS)
"One of the real pros in the business, Frank is an 11-year veteran of Yankee baseball. He joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. Frank also served as the play-by-play man for Baltimore Colt football."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, one of the real pros in the business, is an 11-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."
-1979 New York Yankees Media Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WINS)
"Bill is now in his ninth season behind the mike for Yankee baseball after a distinguished major league playing career. A former star first baseman with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, Bill played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Glove Awards."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 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 ninth season with the Yankees."
-1979 New York Yankees Media Guide
FRAN HEALY (WINS)
"The former major league catcher with the Royals and Yanks enters his second season as a member of the Yankee radio broadcast crew. Fran was the Royals' regular catcher in 1973 and 1974, and did a good job with the Yankees as a backup for Munson."
-The New York Yankees Official 1979 Yearbook
"Fran Healy, former major league catcher with the Giants, Royals and Yankees, enters his second 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 Munson with the Yanks."
-1979 New York Yankees Media Guide
