Bobby Murcer 1946-2008

A class act who never really got his due, Murcer had the misfortune of replacing a legend and playing for a storied franchise during one of its darkest periods. Nonetheless, he played with abandon and pride. He put on one of the single greatest performances by a Yankee in the Bombers return to the field after the funeral of Thurman Munson, driving in all five runs in a come from behind victory against the Orioles. As an announcer, he was a homer but not afraid to criticize when it was needed. As much anger and rage Billy Martin brought to the number number one, Murcer brought respect and dignity to number one.