"Who writes what you read about the Yankees? Who preserves the action in pictures? Who brings you the play-by-play on radio and TV? The press corps. [These] are the pros behind the words, the pictures and the picture tube.
Traditionally the Yankees have been big news ... winning pennants and World Series, setting records ... and even in second division finishes. Now, in the exciting rebuilding stage, the Yankees remain big news ... in New York and all over the baseball world."
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
RADIO AND TELEVISION COVERAGE
Jerry Coleman (WPIX-TV, WHN)
Frank Messer (WPIX-TV, WHN)
Phil Rizzuto (WPIX-TV, WHN)
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 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 sixth 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 is a welcome addition to the Yankee broadcast team in 1968. After four years in Baltimore covering both the Orioles and Colts, Frank is regarded by baseball insiders as one of the true pros of the broadcast business.
NEWSPAPER COVERAGE
Maury Allen (New York Post)
Neil Amdur (New York Times)
Gabe Buonaro (Bergen Record)
Dick Couch (Associated Press)
Joe Donnelly (Newsday)
Joe Durso (New York Times)
Hy Goldberg (New York News)
Steve Jacobson (Newsday)
Leonard Koppett (New York Times)
Bob Kurland (Bergen Record)
Jack Lang (Long Island Press)
Jim Ogle (Newark Star-Ledger)
Joe Trimble (New York News
George Vecsey (Newsday)
Dick Young (New York News)
-The New York Yankees Official 1968 Yearbook
Friday, February 8, 2019
Saturday, December 15, 2018
1969 New York Yankees Broadcasters
"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
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
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
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