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
Friday, February 16, 2018
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
Sunday, December 10, 2017
1977 New York Yankees 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, 1977 Edition
"Yankee baseball will be broadcast for the 39th consecutive year in 1977. WPIX-TV will be the New York City television station for the 27th straight season. WMCA Radio, 570 on the AM dial, will be the flagship station for the seventh consecutive year. A network covering five states also participates in the Yankee TV and radio coverage."
-1977 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, enters his 21st season as a Yankee announcer. Phil moved up to the broadcast booth immediately following his playing career in 1957."
-The New York Yankees Official 1977 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is in his 21st season as a Yankee broadcaster. The 1950 American League MVP moved to the booth immediately following his playing career (1941-56) in 1957."
-1977 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
SCOOTER TEACHES YANKS BUNTING
"Phil Rizzuto, one of the game's greatest bunters over his 13-year major league career, was in uniform once again in the Yankee spring training camp working with the Yankee players on their bunting skills. Bunting is always an integral part of manager Billy Martin's game plan, and there is no better teacher than the Scooter."
-1977 New York Yankees Scorebook & Official Magazine
PHIL RIZZUTO, THE YANKEE SCOOTER
"Major League Baseball is proud to salute the United States Navy, which is celebrating its 202nd year of operations in 1977. In honoring the Navy, Baseball also honors those in the baseball family who served with distinction in the Navy. One of those, Phil Rizzuto, was a pretty fair shortstop, too."
-1977 All-Star Game Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
"Casey Stengel was lucky. Casey blew a chance to avail himself of the talents of Phil Rizzuto back in 1936, and then got another opportunity to ride to glory with the greatest 'little' baseball player in history- after a lapse of thirteen years. Not many big league managers, after muffing the opportunity to sign an outstanding prospect, get a second chance. Stengel was manager of the Dodgers in 1936 when Rizzuto was booted out of a tryout session, and manager of the Yankees in 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953 when the Mighty Mite carried the New York club to five successive World Championships, a record not likely to be matched.
The United States Navy didn't wait for a second chance. It stuck a gob's uniform on Phil's frame so quick, he barely managed to finish out the 1942 World Series. Had the Series gone one more game, he would have been forced to miss it. At that time, there was no draft in the Navy which, as now, was on a voluntary basis. In August of 1942, while the Yankees were winning the flag easily, Phil passed his physical and reported for duty immediately after the World Series, which the Bombers dropped to the Cardinals in five games.
'I didn't realize it at the time,' Phil recalled, 'but it was the wisest decision I ever made. I went in a boy and came out a man. The Navy taught me tolerance, discipline, patience and understanding. The Navy taught me how to make decisions, how to get along with people, how to separate the important things from the lesser important ones. Perhaps most important, the Navy taught me how to stand up to challenges.'
Rizzuto put away his bat and glove the day after the Series ended and reported to Norfolk, Virginia for boot training at the Naval Training Station. He remembers the check-in. 'I remember Freddy Hutchinson, Chief Petty Officer at Norfolk, taking me through my calisthenics. We were supposed to do push-ups, chin-ups and so on to see what kind of shape we were in. I was very nervous and Hutch knew it. He called aside and said not to say anything, just nod my head. 'Let's see,' Freddy began, 'You did 30 push-ups, right? Okay. And 30 chin-ups.' I never said a thing. He kept marking down numbers. Then we got to swimming. He wrote down that I had swum 30 laps. I had never learned to swim. I eventually did, but never had to take that test.'
Rizzuto had left behind his beautiful bride-to-be, Cora Esselborn, whom he had met in the fall of 1941 when he pinch-hit for Joe DiMaggio as a guest speaker. He wanted to get married at the end of the eight-week session but the wedding didn't take place until June 23, some seven months later.
Naval duties kept Rizzuto busy but there was plenty of time for baseball. With that array of stars, it was not surprising that the Norfolk Training base boasted one of the finest teams in the service. Oddly enough, Phil played second base, with Pee Wee Reese occupying the position between second and third.
'Bill Dickey was our manager,' Phil explained. 'He told me that he selected Reese over me at shortstop because he didn't want to be accused of favoritism, since he was a teammate of mine on the Yankees.'
The idyll didn't last very long, however. The ball team was broken up by shipping orders which sent the players to overseas posts in December. Phil sailed for Gammadodo, New Guinea a few days after New Year's Day of 1944. Rizzuto remembers that he was called back from Australia to play in the Army-Navy Pacific World Series on the island of Oahu. Joe DiMaggio was a member of the rival Army nine. The Scooter emerged as the series' most valuable player. He cracked 12 hits, more than any other player, and played errorless ball while alternating between second and third. He was the toughest man in either league to put out, this diminutive dynamo, and on the field nothing got by him.
'That marked the end of my ball playing in the Service,' Phil said. 'Soon after, I was back in Australia, then back to the Philippines.' While in Australia, one of Phil's duties was to organize tournaments and games for wounded sailors stationed at a fleet hospital there. Baseball, as well as other sports, played an important role in keeping up the morale of the servicemen. 'You'd be surprised how much sports can do to help the men who just returned from battle,' says Phil.
'The physically handicapped men in the hospital got together and formed athletic teams. They called it the 'Stumpy Club.' It was made up of men who lost arms and legs in battle. At first, I was afraid to let them start, but they wanted to play so badly that nobody could stop them. We got together and organized a modified form of softball team. Naturally, because of their handicaps, new playing rules were drawn up. All the players wore crutches. Batters didn't have to run to any base. Balls hit to certain sections of the playing field were designated as singles, doubles, triples and homers.
'Despite their handicaps, the men put everything they had into the game. At first, it wasn't a pleasant sight, watching so many guys with crutches, but that's the kind of stuff that put their mind at ease. What guts those guys had! It was those guys who really introduced our national game to the Australians. More important, these guys were an inspiration to all of us. In later years, when on occasions things didn't go so well for me, I'd think of them and I'd become more determined.'
With the end of the war in August 1945, Phil and the millions of others began thinking of going home. He returned to civilian clothes in September while the Tigers were defeating the Cubs in the World Series."
-1977 All-Star Game Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer, one of baseball's finest play-by-play men, enters his 10th season behind the Yankee microphone and his 14th in major league baseball."
-The New York Yankees Official 1977 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, one of the real pros in the business, is a nine-year veteran of Yankee baseball and a 13-year veteran of major league baseball."
-1977 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, the former star first baseman of the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, enters his seventh season with the Yankees. The perennial Gold Glove winner becomes more popular every year."
-The New York Yankees Official 1977 Yearbook
"Bill White, the former star first baseman of the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, is now in his seventh season with the Yankees."
-1977 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1977 Edition
"Yankee baseball will be broadcast for the 39th consecutive year in 1977. WPIX-TV will be the New York City television station for the 27th straight season. WMCA Radio, 570 on the AM dial, will be the flagship station for the seventh consecutive year. A network covering five states also participates in the Yankee TV and radio coverage."
-1977 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WMCA)
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, enters his 21st season as a Yankee announcer. Phil moved up to the broadcast booth immediately following his playing career in 1957."
-The New York Yankees Official 1977 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is in his 21st season as a Yankee broadcaster. The 1950 American League MVP moved to the booth immediately following his playing career (1941-56) in 1957."
-1977 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
SCOOTER TEACHES YANKS BUNTING
"Phil Rizzuto, one of the game's greatest bunters over his 13-year major league career, was in uniform once again in the Yankee spring training camp working with the Yankee players on their bunting skills. Bunting is always an integral part of manager Billy Martin's game plan, and there is no better teacher than the Scooter."
-1977 New York Yankees Scorebook & Official Magazine
PHIL RIZZUTO, THE YANKEE SCOOTER
"Major League Baseball is proud to salute the United States Navy, which is celebrating its 202nd year of operations in 1977. In honoring the Navy, Baseball also honors those in the baseball family who served with distinction in the Navy. One of those, Phil Rizzuto, was a pretty fair shortstop, too."
-1977 All-Star Game Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
"Casey Stengel was lucky. Casey blew a chance to avail himself of the talents of Phil Rizzuto back in 1936, and then got another opportunity to ride to glory with the greatest 'little' baseball player in history- after a lapse of thirteen years. Not many big league managers, after muffing the opportunity to sign an outstanding prospect, get a second chance. Stengel was manager of the Dodgers in 1936 when Rizzuto was booted out of a tryout session, and manager of the Yankees in 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953 when the Mighty Mite carried the New York club to five successive World Championships, a record not likely to be matched.
The United States Navy didn't wait for a second chance. It stuck a gob's uniform on Phil's frame so quick, he barely managed to finish out the 1942 World Series. Had the Series gone one more game, he would have been forced to miss it. At that time, there was no draft in the Navy which, as now, was on a voluntary basis. In August of 1942, while the Yankees were winning the flag easily, Phil passed his physical and reported for duty immediately after the World Series, which the Bombers dropped to the Cardinals in five games.
'I didn't realize it at the time,' Phil recalled, 'but it was the wisest decision I ever made. I went in a boy and came out a man. The Navy taught me tolerance, discipline, patience and understanding. The Navy taught me how to make decisions, how to get along with people, how to separate the important things from the lesser important ones. Perhaps most important, the Navy taught me how to stand up to challenges.'
Rizzuto put away his bat and glove the day after the Series ended and reported to Norfolk, Virginia for boot training at the Naval Training Station. He remembers the check-in. 'I remember Freddy Hutchinson, Chief Petty Officer at Norfolk, taking me through my calisthenics. We were supposed to do push-ups, chin-ups and so on to see what kind of shape we were in. I was very nervous and Hutch knew it. He called aside and said not to say anything, just nod my head. 'Let's see,' Freddy began, 'You did 30 push-ups, right? Okay. And 30 chin-ups.' I never said a thing. He kept marking down numbers. Then we got to swimming. He wrote down that I had swum 30 laps. I had never learned to swim. I eventually did, but never had to take that test.'
Rizzuto had left behind his beautiful bride-to-be, Cora Esselborn, whom he had met in the fall of 1941 when he pinch-hit for Joe DiMaggio as a guest speaker. He wanted to get married at the end of the eight-week session but the wedding didn't take place until June 23, some seven months later.
Naval duties kept Rizzuto busy but there was plenty of time for baseball. With that array of stars, it was not surprising that the Norfolk Training base boasted one of the finest teams in the service. Oddly enough, Phil played second base, with Pee Wee Reese occupying the position between second and third.
'Bill Dickey was our manager,' Phil explained. 'He told me that he selected Reese over me at shortstop because he didn't want to be accused of favoritism, since he was a teammate of mine on the Yankees.'
The idyll didn't last very long, however. The ball team was broken up by shipping orders which sent the players to overseas posts in December. Phil sailed for Gammadodo, New Guinea a few days after New Year's Day of 1944. Rizzuto remembers that he was called back from Australia to play in the Army-Navy Pacific World Series on the island of Oahu. Joe DiMaggio was a member of the rival Army nine. The Scooter emerged as the series' most valuable player. He cracked 12 hits, more than any other player, and played errorless ball while alternating between second and third. He was the toughest man in either league to put out, this diminutive dynamo, and on the field nothing got by him.
'That marked the end of my ball playing in the Service,' Phil said. 'Soon after, I was back in Australia, then back to the Philippines.' While in Australia, one of Phil's duties was to organize tournaments and games for wounded sailors stationed at a fleet hospital there. Baseball, as well as other sports, played an important role in keeping up the morale of the servicemen. 'You'd be surprised how much sports can do to help the men who just returned from battle,' says Phil.
'The physically handicapped men in the hospital got together and formed athletic teams. They called it the 'Stumpy Club.' It was made up of men who lost arms and legs in battle. At first, I was afraid to let them start, but they wanted to play so badly that nobody could stop them. We got together and organized a modified form of softball team. Naturally, because of their handicaps, new playing rules were drawn up. All the players wore crutches. Batters didn't have to run to any base. Balls hit to certain sections of the playing field were designated as singles, doubles, triples and homers.
'Despite their handicaps, the men put everything they had into the game. At first, it wasn't a pleasant sight, watching so many guys with crutches, but that's the kind of stuff that put their mind at ease. What guts those guys had! It was those guys who really introduced our national game to the Australians. More important, these guys were an inspiration to all of us. In later years, when on occasions things didn't go so well for me, I'd think of them and I'd become more determined.'
With the end of the war in August 1945, Phil and the millions of others began thinking of going home. He returned to civilian clothes in September while the Tigers were defeating the Cubs in the World Series."
-1977 All-Star Game Official Program (Yankee Stadium)
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WMCA)
"Frank Messer, one of baseball's finest play-by-play men, enters his 10th season behind the Yankee microphone and his 14th in major league baseball."
-The New York Yankees Official 1977 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, one of the real pros in the business, is a nine-year veteran of Yankee baseball and a 13-year veteran of major league baseball."
-1977 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WMCA)
"Bill White, the former star first baseman of the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, enters his seventh season with the Yankees. The perennial Gold Glove winner becomes more popular every year."
-The New York Yankees Official 1977 Yearbook
"Bill White, the former star first baseman of the Giants, Cardinals and Phillies, is now in his seventh season with the Yankees."
-1977 New York Yankees Press-TV-Radio Guide
Thursday, November 16, 2017
1978 New York Yankees 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, 1978 Edition
"Yankee baseball will be broadcast for the 40th consecutive year in 1978. WPIX-TV will be the New York City television station for the 28th straight season. WINS Radio, 1010 on the AM dial, will serve as the Yankees' new flagship station this year. A network covering five states also participates in the Yankee TV and radio coverage."
-1978 New York Yankees Media Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WINS)
"The greatest shortstop in Yankee history is in his 22nd season as a Yankee broadcaster. Phil moved right from the field to the booth in 1957, at the conclusion a career that included his winning the AL's MVP award in 1950."
-The New York Yankees Official 1978 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is in his 22nd season as a Yankee broadcaster. The 1950 American League MVP moved to the booth immediately following his playing career (1941-56) in 1957."
-1978 New York Yankees Media Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WINS)
"One of the real pros in the business is a 10-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 1978 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, one of the real pros in the business, is a 10-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."
-1978 New York Yankees Media Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WINS)
"Bill is now in his eighth 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 1978 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 eighth season with the Yankees."
-1978 New York Yankees Media Guide
FRAN HEALY (WINS)
"1977 saw Healy share the backup catching duties with Cliff Johnson. Acquired from Kansas City in mid-1976 for Larry Gura, Fran has proved a valuable asset to the Yankees.
He showed an ability to handle the bat when he hit .333 during one stretch in 1976 when Thurman Munson was hurt. Fran can also run well, and his 16 steals in 1974 were the most by a catcher since Frank Pytlak stole the same number for Cleveland in 1937.
Healy really excels in calling a game, his handling of the pitching staff, and in his overall catching tools. The lifelong resident of Holyoke, Massachusetts possesses a strong throwing arm and performed as a regular for the Royals in 1973 and '74. He caught both of Steve Busby's no-hitters while there.
Fran's great attitude, knowledge of the game, and versatility in all phases of the game make him a valuable man to have around."
-The New York Yankees Official 1978 Yearbook
"Fran shared backup catching duty last year with Cliff Johnson and was Munson's principal backup in 1976. He gained a reputation as the Yankee mediator in 1977.
Healy was a regular with the Royals in 1973 and 1974, and his 16 stolen bases in 1974 were the most by a catcher since 1937 when Frank Pytlak had 16 for Cleveland.
Fran starred in baseball and basketball at Holyoke High and was signed to a Cleveland contract in 1965. His father (Bernard) and an uncle (Frank) also played pro ball, Frank seeing action as a catcher for the Giants and Cardinals (1930-1934). Fran holds a B.S. in history.
The Royals took him in the 1968 expansion draft. Two years later he went to the Giants and was on the 1971 Giant division champion club. The Royals got him back in 1973, and Fran caught both of Steve Busby's no-hitters.
Fran spent the off-season as a TV director, producing public service spots for the Connecticut Optometric Society. He directed Sparky Lyle and Chris Chambliss in one venture, and Reggie Jackson in another."
-New York Yankees 1978 Media Guide
-The Complete Handbook of Baseball, 1978 Edition
"Yankee baseball will be broadcast for the 40th consecutive year in 1978. WPIX-TV will be the New York City television station for the 28th straight season. WINS Radio, 1010 on the AM dial, will serve as the Yankees' new flagship station this year. A network covering five states also participates in the Yankee TV and radio coverage."
-1978 New York Yankees Media Guide
PHIL RIZZUTO (WPIX, WINS)
"The greatest shortstop in Yankee history is in his 22nd season as a Yankee broadcaster. Phil moved right from the field to the booth in 1957, at the conclusion a career that included his winning the AL's MVP award in 1950."
-The New York Yankees Official 1978 Yearbook
"Phil Rizzuto, the greatest shortstop in Yankee history, is in his 22nd season as a Yankee broadcaster. The 1950 American League MVP moved to the booth immediately following his playing career (1941-56) in 1957."
-1978 New York Yankees Media Guide
FRANK MESSER (WPIX, WINS)
"One of the real pros in the business is a 10-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 1978 Yearbook
"Frank Messer, one of the real pros in the business, is a 10-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."
-1978 New York Yankees Media Guide
BILL WHITE (WPIX, WINS)
"Bill is now in his eighth 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 1978 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 eighth season with the Yankees."
-1978 New York Yankees Media Guide
FRAN HEALY (WINS)
"1977 saw Healy share the backup catching duties with Cliff Johnson. Acquired from Kansas City in mid-1976 for Larry Gura, Fran has proved a valuable asset to the Yankees.
He showed an ability to handle the bat when he hit .333 during one stretch in 1976 when Thurman Munson was hurt. Fran can also run well, and his 16 steals in 1974 were the most by a catcher since Frank Pytlak stole the same number for Cleveland in 1937.
Healy really excels in calling a game, his handling of the pitching staff, and in his overall catching tools. The lifelong resident of Holyoke, Massachusetts possesses a strong throwing arm and performed as a regular for the Royals in 1973 and '74. He caught both of Steve Busby's no-hitters while there.
Fran's great attitude, knowledge of the game, and versatility in all phases of the game make him a valuable man to have around."
-The New York Yankees Official 1978 Yearbook
"Fran shared backup catching duty last year with Cliff Johnson and was Munson's principal backup in 1976. He gained a reputation as the Yankee mediator in 1977.
Healy was a regular with the Royals in 1973 and 1974, and his 16 stolen bases in 1974 were the most by a catcher since 1937 when Frank Pytlak had 16 for Cleveland.
Fran starred in baseball and basketball at Holyoke High and was signed to a Cleveland contract in 1965. His father (Bernard) and an uncle (Frank) also played pro ball, Frank seeing action as a catcher for the Giants and Cardinals (1930-1934). Fran holds a B.S. in history.
The Royals took him in the 1968 expansion draft. Two years later he went to the Giants and was on the 1971 Giant division champion club. The Royals got him back in 1973, and Fran caught both of Steve Busby's no-hitters.
Fran spent the off-season as a TV director, producing public service spots for the Connecticut Optometric Society. He directed Sparky Lyle and Chris Chambliss in one venture, and Reggie Jackson in another."
-New York Yankees 1978 Media Guide
Thursday, October 26, 2017
1979 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, 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
-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
Thursday, September 21, 2017
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
-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
Thursday, July 13, 2017
1981 New York Yankees Broadcasters
"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
-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
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