Bobby Murcer

Baseball player and sportscaster

Bobby Murcer - Baseball player and sportscaster
Born

May 20th, 1946
78 years ago

Died

July 12th, 2008
16 years ago — 62 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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A baseball player, coach, and sportscaster, the individual played primarily for the New York Yankees. Career in Major League Baseball spanned 17 seasons, debuting in 1965. As an outfielder, achieved 1,400 hits, 175 home runs, and 1,000 runs batted in. Transitioned to sportscasting after retirement, becoming a prominent Yankees broadcaster and earning recognition in the field.

Played for New York Yankees

Served as a Yankees broadcaster

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