Phin Power for Bobby Murcer (updated 1-10-07)

job41475 · Post by **job41475** » December 28, 2006 12:44 pm

I know there are many people who don't like the Yanks on here but this Ex-Yankee needs some Phin Power....

NEW YORK -- Former New York Yankees star Bobby Murcer was set to have surgery Thursday to remove a brain tumor, the Daily News reported.

The 60-year-old Murcer, now a Yankees broadcaster, was scheduled to undergo surgery in Houston. He had been having headaches and feeling a loss of energy lately, and the tumor was discovered following an MRI on Christmas Eve, the newspaper reported Thursday.

"I'm feeling OK and we're just going to have to see what this surgery will bring," Murcer told the Daily News by phone Wednesday night. "I'm hopeful that everything will turn out OK and I'm thankful to have so many friends who are rooting for me."

Murcer was to be treated at the MD Anderson Hospital in Houston, one of the top cancer facilities in the nation, the newspaper said.

Murcer played 17 seasons in the major leagues from 1965-83 and was a five-time All-Star and a Gold Glove-winning outfielder. In his career with the Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs, he batted .277 with 252 home runs and 1,043 RBIs.

After his retirement, Murcer won three Emmy Awards for live sports coverage as the voice of the Yankees.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » December 28, 2006 12:46 pm

Loads of prayers and phin power from a Red Sox fan.... this so transcends baseball.....

job41475 · Post by **job41475** » December 28, 2006 12:49 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:Loads of prayers and phin power from a Red Sox fan.... this so transcends baseball.....

Well said......

Wino you know · Post by **Wino you know** » December 28, 2006 12:54 pm

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:Loads of prayers and phin power from a Red Sox fan.... this so transcends baseball.....

Thanks, Jen-you're SO right. We know who the REAL baseball fans are, and you're definately one of them.
Prayers & phin power to Mr. Murcer.

Cubbie Bear · Post by **Cubbie Bear** » December 28, 2006 12:56 pm

I was probably the only Cub fan who was happy to have Bobby. For a rotten team, I can't ever remember having more fun than watrching that outfield of Jose Cardenal, Jerry Morales and Bobby. Throw in a Manny Trillo, Rick Rueschel and the rest and they were just fun. Through them I learned the art of the basket catch and "showboat" outfield play that made the little girls go ooooooo and ahhhhhhhh at the Joe's Bar N' Grill Amazing Softball Ace's games

(((((((((((((Bobby Ray))))))))))))))

(((((((((((((((((7)))))))))))))))))))

myke212 · Post by **myke212** » December 28, 2006 2:23 pm

Phin Power to Bobby from another Cubs Phan!!

TommyBahama · Post by **TommyBahama** » December 28, 2006 2:57 pm

I was always a Bobby Murcer Fan...even tho i dislike the Yankees!!....I saw him hit 3 HR'S and a ground rule double in a game at old Yankee Stadium against the Royals!!...Prayers and Phin Power to ya Bobby!!

ejr · Post by **ejr** » December 28, 2006 5:16 pm

myke212 wrote:Phin Power to Bobby from another Cubs Phan!!

and another!

tikitatas · Post by **tikitatas** » December 28, 2006 5:26 pm

Another Sox fan sending prayers!

job41475 · Post by **job41475** » December 28, 2006 9:32 pm

Update:

HOUSTON -- Former Yankees star Bobby Murcer was recovering at a Houston hospital Thursday after surgery to remove a brain tumor.
The 60-year-old Murcer, now a Yankees broadcaster, was awake and resting comfortably at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, one of the top cancer facilities in the nation, hospital officials said in a statement.

"The Murcer family would like to thank all those who have extended their well wishes and support," the statement said.

The New York Daily News has reported that Murcer had been having headaches and feeling a loss of energy, and the tumor was discovered following an MRI on Christmas Eve.

Murcer played 17 seasons in the Major Leagues from 1965-83 and was a five-time All-Star and a Gold Glove-winning outfielder. In his career with the Yankees, Giants and Cubs, he batted .277 with 252 homers and 1,043 RBIs.

After his retirement, Murcer won three Emmy Awards for live sports coverage as the voice of the Yankees

Post by **SMLCHNG** » December 28, 2006 10:05 pm

Hopeful and speedy recovery to him!!

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » December 29, 2006 12:37 pm

Prayers and PHIN POWER to Bobby.

Never got to see him play, but always loved listening to him call games for the Yankees.

job41475 · Post by **job41475** » December 29, 2006 12:40 pm

jonesbeach10 wrote:Prayers and PHIN POWER to Bobby.

Never got to see him play, but always loved listening to him call games for the Yankees.

I'm guessing I probably saw him play as I've been going to Yankee games since I was a toddler but I remember seeing him in an Old Timer's day for sure.

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » December 30, 2006 5:18 am

Phin power and prayers to a great man!!!!!!!!!

(((((((((((((((((((((((BOBBY))))))))))))))))))))))))

aeroparrot · Post by **aeroparrot** » December 30, 2006 5:26 am

Hope he gets well soon.

job41475 · Post by **job41475** » January 10, 2007 4:24 pm

I wish I had a happy update.....

NEW YORK -- The tumor that was removed from Bobby Murcer's brain during surgery last month was malignant.

Murcer

"As we begin a new year, I find myself facing a new challenge -- the biggest of my life so far. Pathology reports have revealed that the brain tumor removed was malignant," the former New York Yankees star said Wednesday in a statement.

"I'm not having to battle this alone, but am fortified with the most loving family, an abundance of wonderful friends and fans and the very best class of physicians. I'm gaining confidence that with God and my faith leading the way, we will as a team put up an incredible fight. Please continue to send up prayers. That's all I can really ask of you at this time."

Murcer, 60, now a Yankees broadcaster, had surgery in Houston on Dec. 28 and returned home to Oklahoma last week. He was scheduled to travel back to Houston this week to consult with doctors at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

"Bobby Murcer represents the spirit of the Yankees, and above all, he's my dear friend," Yankees owner George Steinbrenner said in a statement released through spokesman Howard Rubenstein. "I know Bobby very well. He has true grit, is a fighter and our entire Yankee organization offers our prayers to him and his family for a big win in this battle."

The tumor was discovered following an MRI exam on Dec. 24, after Murcer had been having headaches and feeling a loss of energy.

Murcer played 17 seasons in the major leagues from 1965-83 and was a five-time All-Star and a Gold Glove-winning outfielder. He batted .277 with 252 home runs and 1,043 RBI with the Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs.

Murcer has won three Emmy Awards for live sports coverage as the voice of the Yankees.

job41475 · Post by **job41475** » January 10, 2007 4:25 pm

We need to increase the Phin Power for Bobby......

dnw · Post by **dnw** » January 10, 2007 4:33 pm

Phin power for Bobby.

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » January 10, 2007 4:36 pm

More Phin Power for Bobby Murcer and his family!!!!!!!

ejr · Post by **ejr** » January 10, 2007 4:37 pm

Oh how sad. Some 20+ years ago I lost a close college friend to an inoperable brain tumor.