Yankees former All-Star, broadcaster Murcer dies

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former New York Yankees outfielder and broadcaster Bobby Murcer has died from brain cancer, the Yankees said on Saturday.

Murcer, 62, had a 17-year career in the Major Leagues from 1965. He spent 12 seasons with the Yankees, and also played for the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs.

Murcer was a five-time All-Star and had a career batting average of .277 and hit 252 home runs and 1,043 RBIs.

Murcer found his second niche in broadcasting, where he worked for the Yankees for the better part of the past 24 years.

"Bobby Murcer was a born Yankee, a great guy, very well-liked and a true friend of mine. I will really miss the guy," Yankees chairman George Steinbrenner said in a statement.

Murcer is survived by his wife and two children.

(Reporting by Jahmal Corner; Editing by Greg Stutchbury)