Bobby Murcer Dies at the Age of 62

In news that broke in the last hour, former New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs and San Francisco Giants outfielder and YES analyst Bobby Murcer died today at the age of 62.

Bobby had been battling brain cancer since 2006 and seemed to be doing better when recently, he cut back on a book tour.

The story just broke so details of his death are sketchy right now. Brian Hoch of MLB.com has an obituary. You can his career stats here.

Murcer was loved by Yankees fans and was respected by fans of baseball all over. He will be missed.

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Ken has been covering the sports media in earnest at his own site, Fang's Bites since May 2007 and at Awful Announcing since March 2013. He provides a unique perspective having been an award-winning radio news reporter in Providence and having worked in local television. Fang celebrates the three Boston Red Sox World Championships in the 21st Century, but continues to be a long-suffering Cleveland Browns fan.

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