BAMBINO: Once again, we have to pause and reflect on the life and times of one of the Yankee Family. When I heard the news about Bobby Murcer's death, I immediately thought about Thurman Munson's tragic death. Murcer had that huge game against the Orioles the day of Munson's funeral. I'll never forget the sadness I felt at the beginning of the game, then the euphoria when Murcer won the game in the bottom of the 9th. Bobby helped us all through that terrible time by making us happy for that one moment. He was a classy guy and a true Yankee.
Bobby was traded to the San Francisco Giants after the 1974 season for Bobby Bonds. Murcer was heartbroken, but would return to the Bombers in 1979. The Yankees then traded Bonds to the Angels for Mickey Rivers and Ed Figueroa before the 1976 season. Murcer finished his career with the Yankees and retired in 1983. He had a very successful broadcasting career calling games for the Yanks. Him and Scooter were a riot together. Say hello Bobby.
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