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02-16-2023, 09:54 PM #1
Two-time World Series champion and legendary broadcaster Tim McCarver dies at 81
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/ml...es-age-81.html
Tim McCarver, a 21-year baseball veteran, two-time World Series winner, and Emmy Award winning baseball color commentator, has died at the age of 81.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame confirmed McCarver's passing on Thursday afternoon.
A statement from MLB commissioner Rob Manfred thanked McCarver for his two careers and his legacy in the game.
'Tim McCarver was an All-Star, a World Series Champion, a respected teammate, and one of the most influential voices our game has known,' Manfred's statement read.
'As a player, Tim was a key part of great Cardinals and Phillies teams in his 21-year career. In the booth, his analysis and attention to detail brought fans closer to our game and how it is played and managed.
'Tim's approach enhanced the fan experience on our biggest stages and on the broadcasts of the Mets, the Yankees, and the Cardinals.
'All of us at Major League Baseball are grateful for Tim's impact on sports broadcasting and his distinguished career in our National Pastime. I extend my deepest condolences to Tim's family, friends and the generations of fans who learned about our great game from him.'
The St. Louis Cardinals and the Philadelphia Phillies - the teams McCarver was most associated with as a player - both released statements following his death.
'We are saddened to learn of the passing of Cardinals Hall of Fame catcher Tim McCarver,' St. Louis's statement read.
'A two-time World Series champion, McCarver caught 12 seasons in St. Louis over his 21-year career. Our condolen
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02-23-2023, 12:50 AM #2
He will be missed, RIP!
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