State honors native son Bobby Murcer

 
By Michael McNutt
Published: August 6, 2008

A proclamation designating today as " Bobby Murcer Day" in Oklahoma has been issued to coincide with a public memorial service. Gov. Brad Henry issued the proclamation to honor the Oklahoma native and New York Yankees great for his extraordinary career and lifelong dedication to his native state. Murcer, who died July 12 of brain cancer, played 17 seasons in the Major Leagues, including 13 with the New York Yank...

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