Since I didn't see a thread about this:

 

Bobby Murcer, the Yankees' broadcaster and former All-Star outfielder, underwent surgery to remove a brain tumor in Houston on Thursday afternoon.

A statement released by The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center said that Murcer was "awake and resting comfortably" following the operation.

 

"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 reported Thursday morning that Murcer, 60, had been suffering headaches and a loss of energy in recent days. An MRI on Christmas Eve revealed the tumor.

 

"I'm feeling OK and we're just going to have to see what this surgery will bring," Murcer told the newspaper 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."

 

Among those friends is Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, who wished Murcer well in a statement released by the club on Friday.

 

"I am so pleased that Bobby Murcer came through the surgery so well," Steinbrenner said.

 

"He has been a valued member of the Yankee family for over 40 years. Bobby is a loyal friend of mine, was and is a terrific Yankee, is an eloquent broadcaster and an extremely charitable person.

 

"I, and the entire Yankee organization, wish him a complete and rapid recovery -- and our hearts go out to his wife, Kay, and their family. I look forward to hearing his voice, his wit and his wise observations very soon.

 

"Good luck, pal."

 

Murcer was a five-time All-Star during his 17 big-league seasons, with four of those All-Star appearances coming as a member of the Yankees.

 

For most of the last 23 years, Murcer has worked as a Yankees broadcaster. Murcer was in the radio booth as color analyst from 1983-85, and has been on TV as a color commentator since 1987. He served as the team's assistant general manager in 1986.

Murcer is a class act. I wish him and his family all the luck and strength in the world.

 

 

 

I know a lot of you may not know him since you don't follow the Yanks, but he has pretty much replaced Phil Rizzuto as the voice of Yankee broadcasting. He was also a pretty good player in his day. He had 5 AS appearances in his 15 year career and won a GG in '72. He challenged for the AL batting title 3 times and also finished top 10 in MVP voting 3 times. And, just as a reminder of how much the game has changed, he finished 2nd in home runs in 1972 with a whopping 33 [he would have tied Guerrero, Ibanez, and Teixeira for 26th this year].

I hope he does alright. I was able to get his signature recently through the mail. A very talented player in his day.

Hope he has a full recovery

I hope he gets well soon

hope he gets well soon..

I saw on FoxSports.com that Bobby Murcer returned home to Oklahoma and is recovering well. I wish him a smooth recovery and hope to see him again in 2007 in the YES broadcast booth. I can't take hearing Michael Kay more than I have to.

The tumor that was removed from Yankees broadcaster Bobby Murcer's brain during surgery last month was found to be malignant.

Awful news. Murcer, who spent 17 years in the majors before retiring in 1983, is scheduled to travel back to Houston this week to consult with doctors. "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," Murcer said in a statement. "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."

 

-- RotoWorld.com