Bobby Murcer Passes Away
Murcer had a 17-year career of which he spent the better part of 13 seasons with the New York Yankees. He was a five-time All-Star, and was also a successful broadcaster with the Yankees. From MLB.com:
Yankees chairman George M. Steinbrenner issued the following statement upon learning of Murcer’s death:
“Bobby Murcer was a born Yankee, a great guy, very well-liked and a true friend of mine. I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Kay, their children and grandchildren. I will really miss the guy.”
The cause of death was a malignant tumor that he was diagnosed with in 2006.
July 13th, 2008 at 8:02 am
I’m lucky enough to have watched Murcer make his return to the Yankees and then follow him thorugh boradcasting. He will be missed.