"The sportswriters who keep you posted on your Yankees, the photographers who preserve the action you might have missed, the radio and TV announcers who make possible the next best thing to being there- they'll all great pros and they're ready to bring you another exciting season with the Yankees.
The New York Yankees are the subject of penetrating and thorough coverage by all communications media. Both wire services, national magazines, and regional and local newspapers cover the Yankees during spring training and throughout the baseball season. The broadcast media is fully represented and regional radio and television stations as well as by the networks. The outstanding sports and news photographers also regular follow the Yankees at home and away."
-The New York Yankees Official 1969 Yearbook
RADIO AND TELEVISION COVERAGE
Jerry Coleman
Whitey Ford
Frank Messer
Phil Rizzuto
Sandy Alper (engineer for Yankee broadcasts over WHN and the stations of the Home of Champions Radio Network)
-The New York Yankees Official 1969 Yearbook
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WHN)
The all-time Yankee shortstop has been covering the club on radio and television since 1957. Playing for the Yankees from 1941-56, with three years of military service in World War II, Phil was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1950.
JERRY COLEMAN (WPIX, WHN)
Jerry Coleman begins his seventh year as part of the Yankee broadcast team. The Associated Press Rookie of the Year in 1949, Jerry made the All-Star team in 1950 and won the Babe Ruth Award in that year's World Series. He was a Marine Corps fighter pilot in both World War II and the Korean War.
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WHN)
Frank Messer returns for his second year covering Yankee games. He was a welcome addition to the broadcast team after four years in Baltimore covering both the Orioles and Colts. Regarded by baseball insiders as one of the true pros of the broadcast business, this affable North Carolina native won over legions of New York baseball fans.
WHITEY FORD (WPIX)
Whitey Ford, the greatest pitcher in Yankee history, joins the Yankee broadcast team this year. Winner of more World Series games than any other pitcher to have stepped on a mound in the Fall Classic, his color commentary will be greatly appreciated by baseball-loving New Yorkers.
NEWSPAPER COVERAGE
Ed Hershey (Newsday)
Bob Kurland (Bergen Evening Record)
Hank O'Donnell (sports editor, Waterbury, Conn. American-Republican)
Jim Ogle (Newark Star-Ledger)
Joe Trimble (New York News)
George Vecsey (New York Times)
Vic Ziegel (New York Post)
-The New York Yankees Official 1969 Yearbook
Saturday, December 15, 2018
Wednesday, October 31, 2018
Sunday, October 28, 2018
1970 New York Yankees Broadcasters
"They tell it as it is! The 1970 television-radio broadcasting team of the New York Yankees- Phil Rizzuto, the Scooter- now dean of the New York Yankee air team, former pitching ace Whitey Ford, Frank Messer and Bob Gamere, who joins the Yankee broadcasters this year."
-The New York Yankees Official 1970 Yearbook
"Meet your Yankee broadcast team for 1970! The Yanks' radio and television broadcasters are Phil Rizzuto, Ed 'Whitey' Ford, Bob Gamere and Frank Messer. 'Scooter' Rizzuto, the former all-time great Yankee shortstop, now is the dean of the broadcasting team. Ford, winningest pitcher in Yankee history, joined the 'air' team last season as a special 'color' man on telecasts. Messer joined the team in 1968 and Gamere is the newcomer to Yankee radio and television broadcasts this year.
Yankee games are televised on WPIX-TV, Channel 11 and broadcast on radio over WHN New York at 1050 on the AM radio dial. Many games during the season will be aired on regional television and radio stations on the Home of Champions network."
-1970 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WHN)
The Sporting News Minor Player of the Year in 1940 and the American League MVP in 1950, popular Phil Rizzuto is back behind the mike for Yankee broadcasts in 1970. The all-time Yankee shortstop has been covering the club on radio and television since 1957.
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WHN)
Frank Messer is the type of truly professional broadcaster appreciated by knowledgeable baseball fans everywhere.
After beginning his career as the voice of the Yankees' top farm club in Richmond, Virginia, Frank spent four seasons broadcasting for the Baltimore Orioles, working with the legendary Chuck Thompson. The North Carolina native also covered Colt football before joining the Yankee broadcast team in 1968.
WHITEY FORD (WPIX)
Yankee pitching legend Whitey Ford returns for his second season as a member of the broadcast team. A New York native and the winningest pitcher in team history, Whitey's color commentary is highly valued by the Yankees' knowledgable fans.
BOB GAMERE (WPIX, WHN)
Previously an announcer of Holy Cross football games, play-by-play man Bob Gamere is a welcome addition to the Yankee broadcast team in 1970. His catchphrase of 'here it comes, there it goes' is sure to be popular with Yankee fans.
"Under constant surveillance as a team and as individuals, the Yankees are covered the year 'round by a large group of outstanding metropolitan area sports experts who cover the team's activities for daily newspapers, press services, radio and television stations, and regional and national magazines."
-The New York Yankees Official 1970 Yearbook
NEW YORK BASEBALL WRITERS
Maury Allen (New York Post)
Gabe Buonauro (The Record, Hackensack, NJ)
Jimmy Cannon (syndicated columnist)
Red Foley (New York News)
Joe Gergen (Newsday)
Hy Goldberg (Newark News)
Jerry Izenberg (Star-Ledger, Newark, NJ)
Steve Jacobson (Newsday)
Jack Lang (Long Island Press and The Sporting News)
Neil Offen (New York Post)
Jim Ogle (Newark Star-Ledger and The Sporting News)
Joe Trimble (New York News)
George Vecsey (New York Times)
Dick Young (New York News)
-The New York Yankees Official 1970 Yearbook
-The New York Yankees Official 1970 Yearbook
"Meet your Yankee broadcast team for 1970! The Yanks' radio and television broadcasters are Phil Rizzuto, Ed 'Whitey' Ford, Bob Gamere and Frank Messer. 'Scooter' Rizzuto, the former all-time great Yankee shortstop, now is the dean of the broadcasting team. Ford, winningest pitcher in Yankee history, joined the 'air' team last season as a special 'color' man on telecasts. Messer joined the team in 1968 and Gamere is the newcomer to Yankee radio and television broadcasts this year.
Yankee games are televised on WPIX-TV, Channel 11 and broadcast on radio over WHN New York at 1050 on the AM radio dial. Many games during the season will be aired on regional television and radio stations on the Home of Champions network."
-1970 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WHN)
The Sporting News Minor Player of the Year in 1940 and the American League MVP in 1950, popular Phil Rizzuto is back behind the mike for Yankee broadcasts in 1970. The all-time Yankee shortstop has been covering the club on radio and television since 1957.
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WHN)
Frank Messer is the type of truly professional broadcaster appreciated by knowledgeable baseball fans everywhere.
After beginning his career as the voice of the Yankees' top farm club in Richmond, Virginia, Frank spent four seasons broadcasting for the Baltimore Orioles, working with the legendary Chuck Thompson. The North Carolina native also covered Colt football before joining the Yankee broadcast team in 1968.
WHITEY FORD (WPIX)
Yankee pitching legend Whitey Ford returns for his second season as a member of the broadcast team. A New York native and the winningest pitcher in team history, Whitey's color commentary is highly valued by the Yankees' knowledgable fans.
BOB GAMERE (WPIX, WHN)
Previously an announcer of Holy Cross football games, play-by-play man Bob Gamere is a welcome addition to the Yankee broadcast team in 1970. His catchphrase of 'here it comes, there it goes' is sure to be popular with Yankee fans.
"Under constant surveillance as a team and as individuals, the Yankees are covered the year 'round by a large group of outstanding metropolitan area sports experts who cover the team's activities for daily newspapers, press services, radio and television stations, and regional and national magazines."
-The New York Yankees Official 1970 Yearbook
NEW YORK BASEBALL WRITERS
Maury Allen (New York Post)
Gabe Buonauro (The Record, Hackensack, NJ)
Jimmy Cannon (syndicated columnist)
Red Foley (New York News)
Joe Gergen (Newsday)
Hy Goldberg (Newark News)
Jerry Izenberg (Star-Ledger, Newark, NJ)
Steve Jacobson (Newsday)
Jack Lang (Long Island Press and The Sporting News)
Neil Offen (New York Post)
Jim Ogle (Newark Star-Ledger and The Sporting News)
Joe Trimble (New York News)
George Vecsey (New York Times)
Dick Young (New York News)
-The New York Yankees Official 1970 Yearbook
Thursday, September 6, 2018
1971 New York Yankees Broadcasters
"WPIX-TV (Channel 11) in New York is the flagship for a five-station television network in New York and Connecticut. More than 100 games will be telecast. WMCA (570) in New York City is the new originating station for the 35-station radio network in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
Former Yankee shortstop Phil Rizzuto and Frank Messer handle broadcasting duties."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1971 Edition
"With the Yankees based in the media center of the nation, New York City, their coverage is among the most extensive and expertly handled in the world. The skilled newspapermen and photographers focus on the readership of over 15 million people. The broadcasters are heard over a large television and radio network covering New York, New Jersey and New England. When the Yankees are in action, the Yankees make news!"
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
"The Yankee broadcasting team is Phil Rizzuto, Frank Messer, Bill White and Whitey Ford. Phil, the all-time Yankee shortstop, is the senior member of the broadcasting team. Frank is in his fourth season as a Yankee broadcaster while Whitey became a 'color' man in 1969. Bill, former star first baseman for the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, joins the Yankees this season."
-1971 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto, All-Time Yankee shortstop and senior Yankee broadcaster, has been at the mike since 1957."
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the all-time great Yankee shortstop (1941-56), has been broadcasting Yankee games since 1957. The high point of his playing career was his MVP award in 1950. In addition to his Yankee duties, Phil does a daily sports show on the CBS radio network. He was born in New York."
-1971 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer, in his fourth season [as a Yankee broadcaster], also handles pre-and postgame shows on WMCA, 570 KC."
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
"Frank Messer joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. During that span, he also handled radio broadcasts of the Colts. He began in the Yankee system as the voice of the Richmond Virginians.
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Frank also handles pre and postgame shows on WMCA Radio, the new Yankee originating station."
-1971 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
WHITEY FORD (WPIX)
"Whitey Ford, the winningest pitcher in Yankee history, does color commentary on selected telecasts during the season."
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
"Whitey Ford does color commentary on selected telecasts during the season. Born in New York, he's now in his third season as a member of the Yankee broadcast crew.
He holds Yankee pitching records for victories (236) and strikeouts (1,956). Whitey was the Cy Young Award winner in 1961 and the winner of 10 games in World Series competition."
-1971 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, the newest member of the [broadcast] team, was a National League star for 14 years and more recently sports director of WFIL-TV in Philadelphia."
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
"Bill White, first base star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies (1956-69), played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Gloves.
Born in Lakewood, Florida, Bill attended Hiram College. He has been sports director at WFIL-TV in Philadelphia since his retirement."
-1971 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BUCK CANEL (WADO)
"Veteran broadcaster Buck Canel does Spanish language broadcasts of Yankee games over radio station WADO in New York."
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
NEW YORK CHAPTER OF BASEBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Maury Allen (New York Post, Chapter Chairman, 1971-73)
Gabe Buonauro (The Record)
Joe Donnelly (Newsday)
Frank Eck (Associated Press)
Red Foley (New York News, Chapter Chairman, 1968-70)
Bill Gallo (New York News cartoonist)
Hy Goldberg (Newark News)
Stan Isaacs (Newsday)
Steve Jacobson (Newsday)
Len Koppett (New York Times)
Jack Lang (Long Island Press)
Carl Lundquist (former UPI Baseball Editor)
Jim Ogle (Newark Star-Ledger, The Sporting News)
Joe Reichler (Commissioner's Office)
Seymour Siwoff (Elias Sports Bureau)
Ken Smith (Baseball Hall of Fame)
Joe Trimble (New York News)
Mel Woody (Newark News)
Dick Young (New York News)
PHOTOGRAPHERS COVERING THE YANKEES
Tom Christie (Newark News)
Dan Farrell (New York News)
Michael Grossbardt (New York Yankees official photographer)
Harry Harris (Associated Press)
Frank Hurley (New York Daily News)
Bill Jacobellis (New York Post)
Dick Lewis (New York News)
John Rooney (Associated Press)
Ernie Sisto (New York Times)
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
Former Yankee shortstop Phil Rizzuto and Frank Messer handle broadcasting duties."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1971 Edition
"With the Yankees based in the media center of the nation, New York City, their coverage is among the most extensive and expertly handled in the world. The skilled newspapermen and photographers focus on the readership of over 15 million people. The broadcasters are heard over a large television and radio network covering New York, New Jersey and New England. When the Yankees are in action, the Yankees make news!"
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
"The Yankee broadcasting team is Phil Rizzuto, Frank Messer, Bill White and Whitey Ford. Phil, the all-time Yankee shortstop, is the senior member of the broadcasting team. Frank is in his fourth season as a Yankee broadcaster while Whitey became a 'color' man in 1969. Bill, former star first baseman for the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, joins the Yankees this season."
-1971 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto, All-Time Yankee shortstop and senior Yankee broadcaster, has been at the mike since 1957."
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the all-time great Yankee shortstop (1941-56), has been broadcasting Yankee games since 1957. The high point of his playing career was his MVP award in 1950. In addition to his Yankee duties, Phil does a daily sports show on the CBS radio network. He was born in New York."
-1971 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer, in his fourth season [as a Yankee broadcaster], also handles pre-and postgame shows on WMCA, 570 KC."
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
"Frank Messer joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. During that span, he also handled radio broadcasts of the Colts. He began in the Yankee system as the voice of the Richmond Virginians.
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Frank also handles pre and postgame shows on WMCA Radio, the new Yankee originating station."
-1971 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
WHITEY FORD (WPIX)
"Whitey Ford, the winningest pitcher in Yankee history, does color commentary on selected telecasts during the season."
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
"Whitey Ford does color commentary on selected telecasts during the season. Born in New York, he's now in his third season as a member of the Yankee broadcast crew.
He holds Yankee pitching records for victories (236) and strikeouts (1,956). Whitey was the Cy Young Award winner in 1961 and the winner of 10 games in World Series competition."
-1971 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, the newest member of the [broadcast] team, was a National League star for 14 years and more recently sports director of WFIL-TV in Philadelphia."
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
"Bill White, first base star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies (1956-69), played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Gloves.
Born in Lakewood, Florida, Bill attended Hiram College. He has been sports director at WFIL-TV in Philadelphia since his retirement."
-1971 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BUCK CANEL (WADO)
"Veteran broadcaster Buck Canel does Spanish language broadcasts of Yankee games over radio station WADO in New York."
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
NEW YORK CHAPTER OF BASEBALL WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA
Maury Allen (New York Post, Chapter Chairman, 1971-73)
Gabe Buonauro (The Record)
Joe Donnelly (Newsday)
Frank Eck (Associated Press)
Red Foley (New York News, Chapter Chairman, 1968-70)
Bill Gallo (New York News cartoonist)
Hy Goldberg (Newark News)
Stan Isaacs (Newsday)
Steve Jacobson (Newsday)
Len Koppett (New York Times)
Jack Lang (Long Island Press)
Carl Lundquist (former UPI Baseball Editor)
Jim Ogle (Newark Star-Ledger, The Sporting News)
Joe Reichler (Commissioner's Office)
Seymour Siwoff (Elias Sports Bureau)
Ken Smith (Baseball Hall of Fame)
Joe Trimble (New York News)
Mel Woody (Newark News)
Dick Young (New York News)
PHOTOGRAPHERS COVERING THE YANKEES
Tom Christie (Newark News)
Dan Farrell (New York News)
Michael Grossbardt (New York Yankees official photographer)
Harry Harris (Associated Press)
Frank Hurley (New York Daily News)
Bill Jacobellis (New York Post)
Dick Lewis (New York News)
John Rooney (Associated Press)
Ernie Sisto (New York Times)
-The New York Yankees Official 1971 Yearbook
Saturday, July 14, 2018
1972 New York Yankees Broadcasters
"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto, Bill White and Whitey Ford share duties on a TV network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11) and radio originating at WMCA (570)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1972 Edition
"The Yankee broadcast team is heard over a large television and radio network: Phil 'Scooter' Rizzuto, a 15-year veteran announcer who was the greatest shortstop in Yankee history; Frank Messer, now in his fifth Yankee season and the man who handles pre and postgame shows on WMCA Radio in New York; and Bill White, longtime National League first base star who won new legions of fans in his 'rookie' season as an announcer last year."
-The New York Yankees Official 1972 Yearbook
"Buck Canel and Jose Valdivielso handle radio broadcasts in Spanish over radio station WADO in New York. Canel is a longtime announcer with a wide radio of experience, while major league infielder Valdivielso teamed with Canel to form a winning combination last season."
-The New York Yankees Official 1972 Yearbook
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto, the all-time great Yankee shortstop (1941-56), has been broadcasting Yankee games since 1957. The high point of his playing career was his MVP award in 1950. In addition to his Yankee duties, Phil does a daily sports show on the CBS radio network. He was born in New York."
-1972 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"The all-time great Yankee shortstop (1941-56) has been broadcasting games since 1957. The high point of his playing career was his MVP award in 1950. He was born in New York.
In addition to his Yankee duties, Phil does a daily sports show on the CBS radio network."
-1972 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. During that span, he also handled radio broadcasts of the Colts. He began in the Yankee system as voice of the Richmond Virginians.
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Frank also handles pre and postgame shows on WMCA Radio, the originating station of the Yankees' broadcasting network."
-1972 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"Frank joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. During that span, he also handled radio broadcasts of the Colts. Frank also does pre- and postgame shows on WMCA Radio, the originating station of the Yankees' broadcasting network.
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Frank began in the Yankee system as voice of the Richmond Virginians."
-1972 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, first base star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies (1956-69), played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Gloves.
Born in Lakewood, Florida, Bill attended Hiram College. He was sports director at WFIL-TV in Philadelphia in 1969 and 1970. He joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1971."
-1972 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"A first base star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies (1956-69), Bill played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Gloves. He was born in Lakewood, Florida and attended Hiram College.
Bill was sports director at WFIL-TV in Philadelphia in 1969 and 1970. He joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1971."
-1972 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
YANKEE COVERAGE
"The Yankees have made more news than any team in the annals of sports. They have been covered in New York, across the nation and, indeed, around the world by all the media. The press, radio and television broadcasters, magazines, wire services- all have followed the exciting activities of the Yankees."
-The New York Yankees Official 1972 Yearbook
WRITERS
Maury Allen (New York Post)
Gabe Buonauro (The Record)
Murray Chass (New York Times)
Hugh Delano (New York Post)
Joe Donnelly (Newsday)
Joe Durso (New York Times)
Red Foley (New York Daily News)
Joe Gergen (Newsday)
Steve Jacobson (Newsday)
Leonard Koppett (New York Times)
Bob Kurland (The Record)
Jack Lang (Long Island Press)
Jim Ogle (Newark Star-Ledger, The Sporting News)
Phil Pepe (New York Daily News)
Joe Trimble (New York Daily News)
Dick Young (New York Daily News)
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Tom Christie (Co-Chairman, Sports Photographers Committee)
Michael Grossbardt (New York Yankees)
Frank Hurley (New York Daily News)
Bill Jacobellis (New York Post)
Luis Requena (freelance)
John Rooney (Associated Press)
Ernie Sisto (New York Times)
Jerry Soloway (United Press International)
-The New York Yankees Official 1972 Yearbook
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1972 Edition
"The Yankee broadcast team is heard over a large television and radio network: Phil 'Scooter' Rizzuto, a 15-year veteran announcer who was the greatest shortstop in Yankee history; Frank Messer, now in his fifth Yankee season and the man who handles pre and postgame shows on WMCA Radio in New York; and Bill White, longtime National League first base star who won new legions of fans in his 'rookie' season as an announcer last year."
-The New York Yankees Official 1972 Yearbook
"Buck Canel and Jose Valdivielso handle radio broadcasts in Spanish over radio station WADO in New York. Canel is a longtime announcer with a wide radio of experience, while major league infielder Valdivielso teamed with Canel to form a winning combination last season."
-The New York Yankees Official 1972 Yearbook
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto, the all-time great Yankee shortstop (1941-56), has been broadcasting Yankee games since 1957. The high point of his playing career was his MVP award in 1950. In addition to his Yankee duties, Phil does a daily sports show on the CBS radio network. He was born in New York."
-1972 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"The all-time great Yankee shortstop (1941-56) has been broadcasting games since 1957. The high point of his playing career was his MVP award in 1950. He was born in New York.
In addition to his Yankee duties, Phil does a daily sports show on the CBS radio network."
-1972 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. During that span, he also handled radio broadcasts of the Colts. He began in the Yankee system as voice of the Richmond Virginians.
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Frank also handles pre and postgame shows on WMCA Radio, the originating station of the Yankees' broadcasting network."
-1972 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"Frank joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. During that span, he also handled radio broadcasts of the Colts. Frank also does pre- and postgame shows on WMCA Radio, the originating station of the Yankees' broadcasting network.
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Frank began in the Yankee system as voice of the Richmond Virginians."
-1972 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, first base star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies (1956-69), played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Gloves.
Born in Lakewood, Florida, Bill attended Hiram College. He was sports director at WFIL-TV in Philadelphia in 1969 and 1970. He joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1971."
-1972 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"A first base star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies (1956-69), Bill played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Gloves. He was born in Lakewood, Florida and attended Hiram College.
Bill was sports director at WFIL-TV in Philadelphia in 1969 and 1970. He joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1971."
-1972 New York Yankees Scorecard and Official Program
YANKEE COVERAGE
"The Yankees have made more news than any team in the annals of sports. They have been covered in New York, across the nation and, indeed, around the world by all the media. The press, radio and television broadcasters, magazines, wire services- all have followed the exciting activities of the Yankees."
-The New York Yankees Official 1972 Yearbook
WRITERS
Maury Allen (New York Post)
Gabe Buonauro (The Record)
Murray Chass (New York Times)
Hugh Delano (New York Post)
Joe Donnelly (Newsday)
Joe Durso (New York Times)
Red Foley (New York Daily News)
Joe Gergen (Newsday)
Steve Jacobson (Newsday)
Leonard Koppett (New York Times)
Bob Kurland (The Record)
Jack Lang (Long Island Press)
Jim Ogle (Newark Star-Ledger, The Sporting News)
Phil Pepe (New York Daily News)
Joe Trimble (New York Daily News)
Dick Young (New York Daily News)
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Tom Christie (Co-Chairman, Sports Photographers Committee)
Michael Grossbardt (New York Yankees)
Frank Hurley (New York Daily News)
Bill Jacobellis (New York Post)
Luis Requena (freelance)
John Rooney (Associated Press)
Ernie Sisto (New York Times)
Jerry Soloway (United Press International)
-The New York Yankees Official 1972 Yearbook
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
1973 New York Yankees Broadcasters
"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto, Bill White and Whitey Ford share duties on a TV network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11) and radio originating at WMCA (570)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1973 Edition
"The popular Yankee broadcast team of Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White return again for 1973 to bring you Yankee baseball on a large TV and radio network emanating in New York on WPIX Channel 11 and WMCA 570 AM.
Rizzuto was voted the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, turning to the mike in 1957; Messer joined the Yankees in 1968 and hosts the pregame Yankee Warm-Up on WMCA; and White, a slugging star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, joined the Yankee team in 1971."
-The New York Yankees Official 1973 Yearbook
YANKEE BROADCASTERS PHIL RIZZUTO, FRANK MESSER AND BILL WHITE
"Rizzuto is the Yankees' all-time great shortstop who has been a Yankee broadcaster since 1957. Messer came to the Yankees from the Baltimore Orioles and Colts and has been behind a Yankee microphone since 1968. White is in his third season as a Yankee broadcaster after a distinguished career as a National League first baseman."
-1973 New York Yankees Scorecard & Official Program
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto, the all-time great Yankee shortstop (1941-56), has been broadcasting Yankee games since 1957. The high point of his playing career was his MVP award in 1950. In addition to his Yankee duties, Phil does a daily sports show on the CBS radio network. He was born in New York."
-1973 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. During that span, he also handled radio broadcasts of the Colts. He began in the Yankee system as voice of the Richmond Virginians.
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Frank also handles pre and postgame shows on WMCA Radio. He also did play-by-play for the New York Knicks this past off-season."
-1973 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, first base star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies (1956-69), played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Gloves.
Born in Lakewood, Florida, Bill attended Hiram College. He was sports director at WFIL-TV in Philadelphia in 1969 and 1970. He joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1971."
-1973 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
COVERING THE YANKEES
HERALD-NEWS
Mark Bauldschun
LONG ISLAND PRESS
Jack Lang
NEW YORK NEWS
Red Foley
Phil Pepe
Joe Trimble
Dick Young
NEW YORK TIMES
Murray Chass
Joe Durso
Len Koppett
Joe Trimble
NEW YORK POST
Maury Allen
Hugh Delano
NEWARK STAR-LEDGER
Jim Ogle
NEWSDAY
Joe Donnelly
Joe Gergen
Steve Jacobson
THE RECORD
Gabe Buonauro
Bob Kurland
THE TRENTONIAN
Jay Dunn
TRENTON TIMES
Bus Saidt
WESTCHESTER-ROCKLAND
Guido Cribari
TELEVISION
Don Ellison (WPIX)
Tony Hernandez (WCBS-TV)
Tim Ryan (WNBC-TV)
Dick Schaap (WNBC-TV)
RADIO
Marv Albert (WNBC)
Bob Brown (WWDJ)
Buck Canel (Yankee Spanish Radio)
Chip Cippola (WNEW)
Don Criqui (WOR)
Sam DeLuca (WOR)
Stan Lomax (WOR)
Dave Marash (WCBS)
Bill Mazer (WHN)
Jack Spector (WHN)
John Sterling (WMCA)
Jose Valdivielso (Yankee Spanish Radio)
-The New York Yankees Official 1973 Yearbook
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1973 Edition
"The popular Yankee broadcast team of Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White return again for 1973 to bring you Yankee baseball on a large TV and radio network emanating in New York on WPIX Channel 11 and WMCA 570 AM.
Rizzuto was voted the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, turning to the mike in 1957; Messer joined the Yankees in 1968 and hosts the pregame Yankee Warm-Up on WMCA; and White, a slugging star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, joined the Yankee team in 1971."
-The New York Yankees Official 1973 Yearbook
YANKEE BROADCASTERS PHIL RIZZUTO, FRANK MESSER AND BILL WHITE
"Rizzuto is the Yankees' all-time great shortstop who has been a Yankee broadcaster since 1957. Messer came to the Yankees from the Baltimore Orioles and Colts and has been behind a Yankee microphone since 1968. White is in his third season as a Yankee broadcaster after a distinguished career as a National League first baseman."
-1973 New York Yankees Scorecard & Official Program
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto, the all-time great Yankee shortstop (1941-56), has been broadcasting Yankee games since 1957. The high point of his playing career was his MVP award in 1950. In addition to his Yankee duties, Phil does a daily sports show on the CBS radio network. He was born in New York."
-1973 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1968 after four seasons with the Baltimore Orioles. During that span, he also handled radio broadcasts of the Colts. He began in the Yankee system as voice of the Richmond Virginians.
A native of Asheville, North Carolina, Frank also handles pre and postgame shows on WMCA Radio. He also did play-by-play for the New York Knicks this past off-season."
-1973 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, first base star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies (1956-69), played in six All-Star Games and won seven Gold Gloves.
Born in Lakewood, Florida, Bill attended Hiram College. He was sports director at WFIL-TV in Philadelphia in 1969 and 1970. He joined the Yankee broadcast team in 1971."
-1973 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
COVERING THE YANKEES
HERALD-NEWS
Mark Bauldschun
LONG ISLAND PRESS
Jack Lang
NEW YORK NEWS
Red Foley
Phil Pepe
Joe Trimble
Dick Young
NEW YORK TIMES
Murray Chass
Joe Durso
Len Koppett
Joe Trimble
NEW YORK POST
Maury Allen
Hugh Delano
NEWARK STAR-LEDGER
Jim Ogle
NEWSDAY
Joe Donnelly
Joe Gergen
Steve Jacobson
THE RECORD
Gabe Buonauro
Bob Kurland
THE TRENTONIAN
Jay Dunn
TRENTON TIMES
Bus Saidt
WESTCHESTER-ROCKLAND
Guido Cribari
TELEVISION
Don Ellison (WPIX)
Tony Hernandez (WCBS-TV)
Tim Ryan (WNBC-TV)
Dick Schaap (WNBC-TV)
RADIO
Marv Albert (WNBC)
Bob Brown (WWDJ)
Buck Canel (Yankee Spanish Radio)
Chip Cippola (WNEW)
Don Criqui (WOR)
Sam DeLuca (WOR)
Stan Lomax (WOR)
Dave Marash (WCBS)
Bill Mazer (WHN)
Jack Spector (WHN)
John Sterling (WMCA)
Jose Valdivielso (Yankee Spanish Radio)
-The New York Yankees Official 1973 Yearbook
Thursday, March 29, 2018
1974 New York Yankees Broadcasters
BROADCASTERS
"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White share duties on a TV network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11) and radio originating at WMCA (570)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1974 Edition
"Here's a new look at the Yankee broadcast team, which brings Yankee baseball to you over WPIX-11 and WMCA-570 in addition to a large network of television and radio stations."
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
"Back for their fourth season together is the popular Yankee announcing team of Phil Rizzuto and Bill White. The games are heard on WPIX-TV, WMCA Radio, and a large network of television and radio in the northeast."
-1974 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"The Yankee broadcasting team for 1974 is the ever-popular trio of Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White. Messer, a former Oriole and Colt broadcaster, is now in his seventh year in New York and is considered one of sports' most versatile announcers. Rizzuto, the great Yankee shortstop for many years, is now one of the country's most recognized announcers, having been behind the Yankee mike since 1957. White was a star first baseman with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, then worked hard towards becoming an announcer, and has been with the Yankees since 1971.
Selected Yankee Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday games are seen regularly throughout the season on WPIX TV (Channel 11) and all games (home and road) are broadcast live on radio station WMCA (570 on the AM dial)."
-1974 New York Yankees Scorebook & Official Program
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto is the all-time great Yankee shortstop and a Yankee announcer since 1957."
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the all-time great Yankee shortstop and 1950 MVP, has been a Yankee announcer since 1957."
-1974 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer is in his seventh year with the Yankees after working for the Orioles."
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
"Messer joined the team in 1968 following four seasons with the Orioles."
-1974 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, a long-time National League star, is now in his fourth season with the Yankees."
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
"Bill White is in his fourth year with the Yankees after a great career as a first baseman with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies."
-1974 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
COVERING THE YANKEES
"No city covers a story like New York, where the media is rated tops, and the newspapers, television and radio stations are always a step ahead of the news. The large press turnout for the Mantle-Ford Hall of Fame announcement is a sample of that coverage.
During the Yankee season, the Yankees are reported by some of America's finest journalists, air talent and photographers."
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hal Bock
Herschel Nissenson
Murray Rose
BERGEN RECORD
Bob Kurland
LONG ISLAND PRESS
Lew Fishman
Jack Lang
MORNING CALL
Jim Marnell
MORRISTOWN RECORD
Dan Castellano
Steve Manos
NEW BRUNSWICK HOME NEWS
Barry Levine
NEW HAVEN REGISTER
Bill Guthrie
NEW YORK NEWS
Red Foley
Phil Pepe
Joe Trimble
Dick Young
NEW YORK POST
Maury Allen
Hugh Delano
Larry Merchant
Joe Valerio
Vic Ziegel
NEW YORK TIMES
Dave Anderson
Murray Chass
Joe Durso
Leonard Koppett
Red Smith
Mike Strauss
NEWARK STAR-LEDGER
Jerry Izenberg
Jim Ogle
NEWSDAY
Pete Alfano
Joe Donnelly
Joe Gergen
Steve Jacobson
Tony Kornheiser
PASSAIC HERALD NEWS
Mark Blaudschun
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Frank Dolson
TRENTON TIMES
Bus Saidt
TRENTONIAN
Jay Dunn
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Fred Down
Fred McMane
Milt Richman
Bob Stewart
Vito Stellino
WESTCHESTER-ROCKLAND
Guido Cribari
Don Drumm
Al Mari
TELEVISION
Marv Albert (Channel 4)
Jim Bouton (Channel 2)
Don Ellison (Channel 11)
Frank Gifford (Channel 7)
Guy LeBow (Channel 7)
Sal Marchiano (Channel 7)
Tom McDonald (Channel 5)
Tim Ryan (Channel 4)
Dick Schaap (Channel 4)
RADIO
Bob Brown (WWDJ)
Chip Cippola (WNEW)
Howard Cosell (WABC)
Don Criqui (WOR)
Sam DeLuca (WOR)
Ed Ingles (WCBS)
Charles Scott King (WINS)
Dave Lampel (WLIB)
Bob Lawrence (WGBB)
Stan Lomax (WOR)
Bill Mazer (WHN)
Spencer Ross (WCBS)
John Sterling (WMCA)
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Dan Farrell (News)
Harry Harris (AP)
Frank Hurley (News)
Bill Jacobelis (Post)
Joel Landau (UPI)
Harry Leder (UPI)
Larry Morris (Times)
Dave Pickoff (AP)
Luis Requena (TSN)
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White share duties on a TV network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11) and radio originating at WMCA (570)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1974 Edition
"Here's a new look at the Yankee broadcast team, which brings Yankee baseball to you over WPIX-11 and WMCA-570 in addition to a large network of television and radio stations."
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
"Back for their fourth season together is the popular Yankee announcing team of Phil Rizzuto and Bill White. The games are heard on WPIX-TV, WMCA Radio, and a large network of television and radio in the northeast."
-1974 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
"The Yankee broadcasting team for 1974 is the ever-popular trio of Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White. Messer, a former Oriole and Colt broadcaster, is now in his seventh year in New York and is considered one of sports' most versatile announcers. Rizzuto, the great Yankee shortstop for many years, is now one of the country's most recognized announcers, having been behind the Yankee mike since 1957. White was a star first baseman with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, then worked hard towards becoming an announcer, and has been with the Yankees since 1971.
Selected Yankee Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday games are seen regularly throughout the season on WPIX TV (Channel 11) and all games (home and road) are broadcast live on radio station WMCA (570 on the AM dial)."
-1974 New York Yankees Scorebook & Official Program
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto is the all-time great Yankee shortstop and a Yankee announcer since 1957."
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the all-time great Yankee shortstop and 1950 MVP, has been a Yankee announcer since 1957."
-1974 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer is in his seventh year with the Yankees after working for the Orioles."
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
"Messer joined the team in 1968 following four seasons with the Orioles."
-1974 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, a long-time National League star, is now in his fourth season with the Yankees."
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
"Bill White is in his fourth year with the Yankees after a great career as a first baseman with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies."
-1974 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
COVERING THE YANKEES
"No city covers a story like New York, where the media is rated tops, and the newspapers, television and radio stations are always a step ahead of the news. The large press turnout for the Mantle-Ford Hall of Fame announcement is a sample of that coverage.
During the Yankee season, the Yankees are reported by some of America's finest journalists, air talent and photographers."
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hal Bock
Herschel Nissenson
Murray Rose
Bob Kurland
LONG ISLAND PRESS
Lew Fishman
Jack Lang
MORNING CALL
Jim Marnell
MORRISTOWN RECORD
Dan Castellano
Steve Manos
NEW BRUNSWICK HOME NEWS
Barry Levine
NEW HAVEN REGISTER
Bill Guthrie
NEW YORK NEWS
Red Foley
Phil Pepe
Joe Trimble
Dick Young
NEW YORK POST
Maury Allen
Hugh Delano
Larry Merchant
Joe Valerio
Vic Ziegel
NEW YORK TIMES
Dave Anderson
Murray Chass
Joe Durso
Leonard Koppett
Red Smith
Mike Strauss
NEWARK STAR-LEDGER
Jerry Izenberg
Jim Ogle
NEWSDAY
Pete Alfano
Joe Donnelly
Joe Gergen
Steve Jacobson
Tony Kornheiser
PASSAIC HERALD NEWS
Mark Blaudschun
PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
Frank Dolson
TRENTON TIMES
Bus Saidt
TRENTONIAN
Jay Dunn
UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
Fred Down
Fred McMane
Milt Richman
Bob Stewart
Vito Stellino
WESTCHESTER-ROCKLAND
Guido Cribari
Don Drumm
Al Mari
TELEVISION
Marv Albert (Channel 4)
Jim Bouton (Channel 2)
Don Ellison (Channel 11)
Frank Gifford (Channel 7)
Guy LeBow (Channel 7)
Sal Marchiano (Channel 7)
Tom McDonald (Channel 5)
Tim Ryan (Channel 4)
Dick Schaap (Channel 4)
RADIO
Bob Brown (WWDJ)
Chip Cippola (WNEW)
Howard Cosell (WABC)
Don Criqui (WOR)
Sam DeLuca (WOR)
Ed Ingles (WCBS)
Charles Scott King (WINS)
Dave Lampel (WLIB)
Bob Lawrence (WGBB)
Stan Lomax (WOR)
Bill Mazer (WHN)
Spencer Ross (WCBS)
John Sterling (WMCA)
PHOTOGRAPHERS
Dan Farrell (News)
Harry Harris (AP)
Frank Hurley (News)
Bill Jacobelis (Post)
Joel Landau (UPI)
Harry Leder (UPI)
Larry Morris (Times)
Dave Pickoff (AP)
Luis Requena (TSN)
-The New York Yankees Official 1974 Yearbook
Friday, February 16, 2018
1975 New York Yankee Broadcasters
BROADCASTERS
"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White share duties on a TV network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11) and radio originating at WMCA (570)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1975 Edition
"The Yankees' 1975 broadcast team will be bringing fans every Yankee game over flagship station WMCA 570 AM in New York and a large multi-state network ... and for the 25th consecutive year, telecasts will originate over WPIX Channel 11 in New York."
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Manchester Broadcasting produces Yankee games over flagship radio station WMCA and a large network. WPIX Channell 11 is now in its 25th season telecasting Yankee baseball."
-1975 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto, the American League's Most Valuable Player just 25 short years ago, is back again behind the mike- as one of New York's most popular broadcasting personalities."
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is back for his 19th season behind a Yankee mike. He was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1950, and a telecaster during the 1964 World Series."
-1975 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer, now in his eighth season with the Yankees, has earned the recognition of fans throughout the country as one of baseball's finest play-by-play announcers."
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, considered one of the top play-by-play men in American broadcasting, is in his eighth year with the Yankees following a four-year stint at Baltimore."
-1975 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, already a five-year veteran of Yankee broadcasting, was a star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies before turning his attention to the airwaves."
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Bill White has been part of the broadcast team since 1971. He's the former great first baseman for the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies who won seven Gold Glove awards."
-1975 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
DOM VALENTINO (WMCA)
"Dom Valentino, heard exclusively on radio, joins the team this season following work for the Nets and Islanders which established him in the New York market."
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Dom Valentino, heard only on radio, is the newest member of the team. He was also the radio voice of the Nets and the Islanders last winter and is a former announcer for the Kansas City-Omaha Kings of the NBA."
-1975 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
COVERING THE YANKEES (Sportswriters)
Long Island Press
Lew Fishman
Jack Lang
Morristown Record
Dan Castellano
Steve Manas
Don Skwar
Newark Star-Ledger
Jim Ogle
New Brunswick Home-News
Barry Levine
Newsday
Joe Donnelly
Joe Gergen
Steve Jacobson
New York News
Augie Borgi
Red Foley
Phil Pepe
Dick Young
New York Post
Maury Allen
Joe Valario
Vic Ziegel
New York Times
Dave Anderson
Murray Chass
Joe Durso
Mike Strauss
Joe Trimble
Passaic-Herald News
Jim Dente
Paterson News
Rich Chere
Philadelphia Inquirer
Frank Dolson
The Record
Bob Kurland
Marty Noble
Trenton Times
Bus Saidt
Trentonian
Jay Dunn
Westchester-Rockland
Al Mari
Mike Settle
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White share duties on a TV network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11) and radio originating at WMCA (570)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1975 Edition
"The Yankees' 1975 broadcast team will be bringing fans every Yankee game over flagship station WMCA 570 AM in New York and a large multi-state network ... and for the 25th consecutive year, telecasts will originate over WPIX Channel 11 in New York."
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Manchester Broadcasting produces Yankee games over flagship radio station WMCA and a large network. WPIX Channell 11 is now in its 25th season telecasting Yankee baseball."
-1975 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto, the American League's Most Valuable Player just 25 short years ago, is back again behind the mike- as one of New York's most popular broadcasting personalities."
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is back for his 19th season behind a Yankee mike. He was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1950, and a telecaster during the 1964 World Series."
-1975 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer, now in his eighth season with the Yankees, has earned the recognition of fans throughout the country as one of baseball's finest play-by-play announcers."
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, considered one of the top play-by-play men in American broadcasting, is in his eighth year with the Yankees following a four-year stint at Baltimore."
-1975 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, already a five-year veteran of Yankee broadcasting, was a star with the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies before turning his attention to the airwaves."
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Bill White has been part of the broadcast team since 1971. He's the former great first baseman for the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies who won seven Gold Glove awards."
-1975 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
DOM VALENTINO (WMCA)
"Dom Valentino, heard exclusively on radio, joins the team this season following work for the Nets and Islanders which established him in the New York market."
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
"Dom Valentino, heard only on radio, is the newest member of the team. He was also the radio voice of the Nets and the Islanders last winter and is a former announcer for the Kansas City-Omaha Kings of the NBA."
-1975 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
COVERING THE YANKEES (Sportswriters)
Long Island Press
Lew Fishman
Jack Lang
Morristown Record
Dan Castellano
Steve Manas
Don Skwar
Newark Star-Ledger
Jim Ogle
New Brunswick Home-News
Barry Levine
Newsday
Joe Donnelly
Joe Gergen
Steve Jacobson
New York News
Augie Borgi
Red Foley
Phil Pepe
Dick Young
New York Post
Maury Allen
Joe Valario
Vic Ziegel
New York Times
Dave Anderson
Murray Chass
Joe Durso
Mike Strauss
Joe Trimble
Passaic-Herald News
Jim Dente
Paterson News
Rich Chere
Philadelphia Inquirer
Frank Dolson
The Record
Bob Kurland
Marty Noble
Trenton Times
Bus Saidt
Trentonian
Jay Dunn
Westchester-Rockland
Al Mari
Mike Settle
-The New York Yankees Official 1975 Yearbook
Monday, January 15, 2018
1976 New York Yankees Broadcasters
BROADCASTERS
"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White share duties on a TV network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11) and radio station WMCA (570)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1976 Edition
"For the 26th consecutive year, Yankee baseball is being televised over WPIX Channell 11 in New York. The flagship radio station is WMCA 570 on the AM dial. A large TV-Radio network spans five states."
-1976 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA, CBS)
"Phil Rizzuto celebrates his 20th season as a Yankee announcer. The all-time great Yankee shortstop was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1950."
-The New York Yankees Official 1976 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, considered the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, celebrates his 20th season as a Yankee broadcaster. Phil was the Most Valuable Player in the American League in 1950. He's also heard over the CBS radio network."
-1976 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer is considered one of baseball's finest play-by-play broadcasters. He's generally the on-field host for historic Yankee field ceremonies. He's now in his ninth Yankee season."
-The New York Yankees Official 1976 Yearbook
"Frank Messer is in his ninth season with the Yankees and his 13th of major league baseball broadcasting."
-1976 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White joined the Yankees broadcast team in 1971 and has won over new legions of fans. He was a perennial Gold Glove winner as a first base star for the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies."
-The New York Yankees Official 1976 Yearbook
"Bill White, the former National League first base star, is a five-year broadcast veteran with the Yankees."
-1976 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
COVERING THE YANKEES (Media Members)
Marv Albert
Maury Allen
Pete Axthelm
Jack Balletti
Ron Bloomberg
Hal Bock
Augie Bogri
Jim Bouton
Buck Canel
Dan Castellano
Murray Chass
Rich Chere
Chip Cippola
Howard Cosell
Don Criqui
Dave Davis
Vic DeLucia
Paul DeMaria
Larry DeSantis
Jim Dente
Len Dillon
Frank Dolson
Joe Donnelly
Fred Down
Dick Drew
Jay Dunn
Joe Durso
Dan Farrell
Lew Fishman
Red Foley
Bill Gallo
Joe Garagiola
Jerry Girard
Joe Gergen
Frank Gifford
Harry Harris
Dave Hirshey
Ed Ingels
Bill Jacobellis
Steve Jacobson
Gary Kate
Gene Kappock
Moss Klein
Bob Kurland
Jack Lang
Harry Leder
Barry Levine
Stan Lomax
Dan Lovitt
Bill Madden
Steve Manas
Al Mari
Maurice Maurell
Bill Mazer
Tom McDonald
Charlie McGill
Fred McMane
Paul Montgomery
Keith Morris
Larry Morris
Hershell Nissenson
Marty Noble
Joe O'Day
Phil Pepe
Jack Pokress
Louie Requena
Milton Richman
Vinnie Riehl
Spencer Ross
Tim Ryan
Bus Saidt
Dick Schaap
Bart Silverman
Bruce Stark
John Sterling
Ray Stubbelbine
Pat Summerall
Ron Swoboda
Phil Taubman
Joe Trimble
Joe Valario
Bob Walker
Dick Young
-The New York Yankees Official 1976 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, Phil Rizzuto and Bill White share duties on a TV network headed by WPIX-TV (Channel 11) and radio station WMCA (570)."
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1976 Edition
"For the 26th consecutive year, Yankee baseball is being televised over WPIX Channell 11 in New York. The flagship radio station is WMCA 570 on the AM dial. A large TV-Radio network spans five states."
-1976 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA, CBS)
"Phil Rizzuto celebrates his 20th season as a Yankee announcer. The all-time great Yankee shortstop was the American League's Most Valuable Player in 1950."
-The New York Yankees Official 1976 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, considered the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, celebrates his 20th season as a Yankee broadcaster. Phil was the Most Valuable Player in the American League in 1950. He's also heard over the CBS radio network."
-1976 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer is considered one of baseball's finest play-by-play broadcasters. He's generally the on-field host for historic Yankee field ceremonies. He's now in his ninth Yankee season."
-The New York Yankees Official 1976 Yearbook
"Frank Messer is in his ninth season with the Yankees and his 13th of major league baseball broadcasting."
-1976 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White joined the Yankees broadcast team in 1971 and has won over new legions of fans. He was a perennial Gold Glove winner as a first base star for the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies."
-The New York Yankees Official 1976 Yearbook
"Bill White, the former National League first base star, is a five-year broadcast veteran with the Yankees."
-1976 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
COVERING THE YANKEES (Media Members)
Marv Albert
Maury Allen
Pete Axthelm
Jack Balletti
Ron Bloomberg
Hal Bock
Augie Bogri
Jim Bouton
Buck Canel
Dan Castellano
Murray Chass
Rich Chere
Chip Cippola
Howard Cosell
Don Criqui
Dave Davis
Vic DeLucia
Paul DeMaria
Larry DeSantis
Jim Dente
Len Dillon
Frank Dolson
Joe Donnelly
Fred Down
Dick Drew
Jay Dunn
Joe Durso
Dan Farrell
Lew Fishman
Red Foley
Bill Gallo
Joe Garagiola
Jerry Girard
Joe Gergen
Frank Gifford
Harry Harris
Dave Hirshey
Ed Ingels
Bill Jacobellis
Steve Jacobson
Gary Kate
Gene Kappock
Moss Klein
Bob Kurland
Jack Lang
Harry Leder
Barry Levine
Stan Lomax
Dan Lovitt
Bill Madden
Steve Manas
Al Mari
Maurice Maurell
Bill Mazer
Tom McDonald
Charlie McGill
Fred McMane
Paul Montgomery
Keith Morris
Larry Morris
Hershell Nissenson
Marty Noble
Joe O'Day
Phil Pepe
Jack Pokress
Louie Requena
Milton Richman
Vinnie Riehl
Spencer Ross
Tim Ryan
Bus Saidt
Dick Schaap
Bart Silverman
Bruce Stark
John Sterling
Ray Stubbelbine
Pat Summerall
Ron Swoboda
Phil Taubman
Joe Trimble
Joe Valario
Bob Walker
Dick Young
-The New York Yankees Official 1976 Yearbook
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