"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
