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Bobby Murcer, 62, Yankee on Field and Air, Dies
Summary from Canada, from articles in English
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(Matt Slocum/Associated Press) Bobby Murcer, a five-time all-star outfielder who spent nearly four decades with the New York Yankees as a player, executive and announcer, has died. (article 1)
" Bobby Murcer was a born Yankee, a great guy, very well-liked and a true friend of mine owner George Steinbrenner said. (article 1)
The only person to play with Mickey Mantle and Don Mattingly, the popular Murcer hit.277 in 17 seasons with 252 home runs and 1,043 runs batted in with the Yankees, San Francisco and the Chicago Cubs. (article 1)
" All of Major League Baseball is saddened today by the passing of Bobby Murcer, particularly on the eve of this historic all-star game at Yankee Stadium, a place he called home for so many years commissioner Bud Selig said. (article 1)
" Bobby was a gentleman, a great ambassador for baseball, and a true leader both on and off the field. (article 1)
Always a fan favourite in New York and known for his folksy manner as a broadcaster, Murcer won three Emmy Awards for live sports coverage. (article 1)
The team flew home after the funeral and, that night, Murcer hit a three-run homer and then a two-run single in the bottom of the ninth to beat Baltimore 5-4. (article 1)
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Source articles
- One-time Yankee Bobby Murcer loses cancer battle (cbc.ca, 07/12/2008, 878 words)
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