Gothamist: Bobby Murcer, Yankees Outfielder and Announcer, Dies

Tim N.

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:20:42 -0500

A very, very nice guy... he did a signing at a mall in the 'burbs and I took my brother, who had just broken his arm playing ball. When we got up to the table, he took one look at him and said, "How'd you hurt your arm?" When he told him he played, Murcer stopped and chatted for a few minutes, even though he had many more signers waiting. They talked about playing ball, what position he played, how we had seen him play, etc etc. Nothing earth-shattering, but more than just the time of day you get from most signings. Just a good guy. Like you said, NannyState... I hate cancer...

edEx

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 08:43:49 -0500

r.i.p., good friend.

jenspellnogood

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 22:31:10 -0500

total gentleman - sad day for all new yorker's, not just yankee fans. thanks bobby

Steven

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 21:52:59 -0500

RIP Murcer. Thank you for the great memories for being an announcer and a Yankee baseball player.

JacqueMehoff

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:26:44 -0500

Throughout his whole ordeal, he still had class and strength. he thanked the fans, and it sounded like he accepted as much one can accept his disease. he mentioned the disease changed him and I'm guessing in a good way. I didn't see him crying. god damn you cancer, you won't take me like that, I have Pb.

NannyState

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 20:06:50 -0500

62. Way too early for him to leave. I hate cancer.

bornbrednewyorker

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:57:54 -0500

As much as I hate the Yanks, you couldn't hate Bobby Murcer. At one point he was the only good player on some really bad Yankee teams... He was always classy and an underrated ballplayer. RIP.

babyhitler

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:49:25 -0500

that was one classy dude.

blablanyc

Sat, 12 Jul 2008 17:58:04 -0500

Bobby was an awesome guy.