fatthew
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Post by fatthew on Jul 13, 2008 10:38:34 GMT -5
Bobby Murcer passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. I'm too young to remember Murcer as a player, but I've loved listening to him as an announcer for the last 20 years. Yankee fans will definitely miss him.
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SirSaxa
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Post by SirSaxa on Jul 13, 2008 15:48:59 GMT -5
NY Times on MurcerNY Post on MurcerMike Vaccaro, NY Post, on MurcerMike Lupica, Daily News, on MurcerAs a NY'er and a life long Yankee fan, I always liked Bobby Murcer. Really good player, some time All Star, though not a Hall of Famer. And always a "Yankee" in the best sense of the word. Always a very classy guy. Willie Randolph fits all of those characteristics as well. When Thurman Munson died, Bobby was the face of the Yankees. Handling all the tough interviews, spending time with Thurman's widow. And after the service, the team had to fly home to play Baltimore. Murcer hit a three run home and a ninth inning, walk-off, two run single as the Yanks won the game 5-4. As a Yankee announcer, he brought a down-home, down-to-earth, very real touch to the broadcasts. For a guy from Oklahoma, he fit right in with NYC. I had the really good fortune to meet Bobby Murcer once, at the Continental Arena at the NJ Meadowlands, backstage at a Willie Nelson concert. He was a total gentleman. Just like he always seemed to be on the field, in post game interviews, etc. Patiently spent time talking with this gushing fan. Very courteous and pleasant, and kind. And he was a HUGE Willie fan! He will be missed.
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