Suzyn Waldman is an American journalist and new york yankees radio color commentator for Yankee Radio Network.
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Best Known For:The television program New York Yankees Radio Broadcasts
Breakthrough:Graduated from Simmons University with a degree in economics in 1968
10 Quick Facts About Suzyn Waldman
- Full Name: Suzyn Waldman
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Sportscaster
- Known For: The television program New York Yankees Radio Broadcasts
- Current Employer: Yankee Radio Network
- Date of Birth: September 7, 1946
- Age: 80 years old
- Place of Birth: Newton, Massachusetts
- Specialization: Sports Journalist, Commentator / Analyst, and Radio Host / Radio Personality
- Media Level: Regional
Suzyn Waldman Age
Suzyn Waldman is about 80 years old as of 2026. Suzyn Waldman was born in 1946.
Education
She attended Simmons University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics.
- Simmons University
- Qualification: Bachelor of Arts
- Field of Study: Economics
- Period: 1968
- Simmons University
- Qualification: Honorary Doctorate
- Field of Study: Journalism
- Period: 2021
Career & Work
Suzyn Waldman's career includes news and reporting roles with WFAN and WCBS-TV-AM, a television station.
Organization: WFAN
Role: New York Yankees Radio Color Commentator
Period: 2005–Present
Details: New York
Organization: WCBS-TV-AM
Role: New York Yankees Radio Color Commentator
Period: 2005–2013
Details: New York
Organization: WFAN
Role: Sports Reporter and Radio Host
Period: From 1987
Details: New York
Role: Musical Theater Performer
Period: Before 1987
Details: United States
Organization: YES Network
Role: New York Yankees Reporter
Period: Historical
Details: New York · Worked as a baseball reporter before joining the Yankees' radio booth full-time.
Rise to Fame
Suzyn Waldman rose to prominence for her role on New York Yankees Radio Broadcasts.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes New York Yankees Radio Broadcasts, 2009 World Series, and Local Heroes: Baseball on Capital Region Diamonds.
Sports Events
- Sports Event: New York Yankees Radio Broadcasts (Color Commentator, 2005-Present) — Regular commentary for New York Yankees baseball games
- Sports Event: 2009 World Series (Radio Color Commentator, 2009) — Historical broadcast assignment during the Yankees' championship season
- Work: Local Heroes: Baseball on Capital Region Diamonds (Singer, 1995) — Her performance of There Used To Be a Ballpark was included in the documentary
Notable Coverage
- New York Yankees baseball - WFAN - 2026 - Continued serving as a radio color commentator for New York Yankees games
- 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake - WFAN - 1989 - Delivered live reporting from Candlestick Park during the San Francisco earthquake, later receiving an International Radio Award
- New York Yankees and New York Knicks - WFAN - Covered both franchises during her early sports radio career
Awards & Achievements
- International Radio Award — 1989 — Live reporting during the Loma Prieta earthquake at Candlestick Park.
- New York State Broadcasters Hall of Fame Induction — New York State Broadcasters Association — 2016 — Distinguished radio broadcasting career.
- Radio Hall of Fame Induction — Museum of Broadcast Communications — 2022 — Pioneering career in sports radio broadcasting.
- Gracies Lifetime Achievement Award — Alliance for Women in Media Foundation — 2024 — Lifetime contributions to broadcasting.
- William J. Slocum/Jack Lang Award for Long and Meritorious Service — Baseball Writers' Association of America, New York Chapter — 2025 — Longstanding baseball broadcasting service alongside John Sterling.
Suzyn Waldman Family & Relationships
- Father: Philip Waldman
- Mother: Jeanne Waldman
Lesser Known Facts
- Was born in Newton, Massachusetts, and grew up as a devoted Boston baseball fan.
- Worked in musical theater before moving into sports broadcasting.
- Was the first voice heard on WFAN when the station launched in 1987.
- Was the first woman to hold a full-time radio color-commentator position with a Major League Baseball team.
- Helped reconcile Yankees owner George Steinbrenner and Yankees legend Yogi Berra after years of estrangement.
- Performed in Man of La Mancha opposite Richard Kiley.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Suzyn Waldman
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Sportscaster
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: September 7, 1946
- Age: 80
- Birthday: September 7
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo
- Place of Birth: Newton, Massachusetts
Family & Relationships
- Father: Philip Waldman
- Mother: Jeanne Waldman
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $65,000–$282,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $372,000–$5,307,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Broadcast employment and related professional work
Related Biographies
- John Sterling (Colleague • Longtime New York Yankees radio play-by-play partner from 2005 through 2024.)
- Dave Sims (Colleague • New York Yankees radio play-by-play partner beginning in 2025.)
- George Steinbrenner (Former Yankees owner whom Waldman helped reconcile with Yogi Berra.)
- Yogi Berra (Yankees legend whose estrangement from George Steinbrenner Waldman helped resolve.)
- Richard Kiley (Colleague • Performed opposite Waldman in Man of La Mancha.)
