Steal Facts: Bobby Murcer

Bobby Murcer

  • Bobby Murcer had a span of 5 consecutive seasons with 20 or more home runs. Overall, in his career, he hit 252 home runs.
  • In 1972, Bobby Murcer had a .292 batting average, a career high 33 home runs, drove in 96 RBIs, stole 11 bases, and scored 102 times. He would be named to the All-Star game.
  • In 1971, Bobby Murcer got 175 hits. Doing so, he ended up batting an American League best .331. In addition to that, he would hit 25 home runs, drive in 94 RBIs, score 94 runs, and steal 14 bases.
  • Bobby Murcer’s first hit was a home run in 1965. His last hit would also be a home run in 1983.
  • After Bobby Murcer retired in 1983, he would go up to do 25 years of broadcasting the Yankee games.

Bobby Murcer died July 12, 2008 due to brain cancer.