A long-time Yankee player and announcer died today by the name of Bobby Murcer. He was a very well loved player and an ever greater person. He suffered a brain tumor in Dec of 2006. In fact, the day before Christmas, he found out. He had an operation 6 days later and spent the next 6 mos getting treated for it so he could come back to the Yankee booth, which he did in late May in Texas. He looked good. He so wanted to make to Yankee stadium for opening day, but just couldn't make it. He had been in and out of the booth since then, as he worked around his treatments. The Yankees had just beaten Toronto and were in the post-game when it was announced that he had died.
The Yankees host the All-Star game on Tuesday, and I'm sure there will be a tribute to him. He was a 5-time All-Star.
I grew up listening to him on the tv with all of the announcers he was with. I really liked to hear his voice, it was so mellow and so Oklahoman. I hate to say this, but I cried like a baby when I heard of his death. I am still a little in shock and very saddened by his passing.
Rest in peace, Mr. Murcer. You will be missed...
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