NEW YORK (AP) -Bobby Murcer was back in the TV booth for the New York Yankees’ game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday night and feeling better after a brain biopsy in early March.
The longtime announcer and former All-Star outfielder acknowledged his tough road back to Yankee Stadium as he previewed the matchup with YES Network broadcast partner Michael Kay.
“I’m doing pretty good,” he said. “This year has been a little more of a struggle than last year. I haven’t been as strong.”
Murcer, who turns 62 this month, had surgery in December 2006, four days after being diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor, but returned to the broadcast booth last season. His March biopsy showed no cancer, and Murcer said Thursday doctors put him on steroids to help his recovery.
He got a warm reception Friday as the bleacher creatures chanted his name in the top of the first inning and fans held up signs welcoming him back, including one that read: “Yes we missed you Bobby Murcer.”
“I think Bobby Murcer is an inspiration to all people,” Yankees manager Joe Girardi said before the game.
Murcer played 17 seasons in the major leagues with the Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs from 1965-83. He batted .277 with 252 home runs and 1,043 RBIs.
Since his playing career ended, Murcer has been a beloved broadcaster on Yankees games for 23 seasons, winning several Emmy Awards.
“We’ll just see how it goes and I hope I can bring the Yankees some luck,” Murcer said.
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