Central Oklahoma City in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma — The American South (West South Central)

Bobby Murcer

May 20, 1946 - July 12, 2008

— Oklahoma Centennial '07 —

Bobby Murcer Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

1. Bobby Murcer Marker

Inscription. Born in Oklahoma City, May 20, 1946. Bobby graduated from Southeast High School and is considered one of Oklahoma's greatest multi-sport athletes. He continued the New York Yankees tradition of great center fielders by joining his hero Mickey Mantle as a 19-year-old teammate in 1965. He spent 17 seasons in the big leagues. Considered one of the most popular players to wear the Yankee uniform, and the only one to span the Mantle-Maris & Thurman Munson years, and the Don Mattingly era. The Gold Glove-winning outfielder is one of the few players in history to hit four consecutive home runs (joining teammates Mantle and Lou Gehrig). A five-time All-Star, Bobby batted .331 and slugged .543 in 1971 (second in the league). Career high 33 home runs in 1972 and led the league in runs scored and total bases. In the top ten American League MVP voting in 1971 thru 1973. He also played for the San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs. Career total of 252 home runs. He played in the 1980-81 League Championship Series and 1981 World Series.

An Emmy award-winning Yankees broadcasting career followed his playing days. Bobby has served his community well, working with Children's Medical Research Institute, American Cancer Society and others. Bobby and his beautiful wife Kay, still live in Oklahoma City and have two children, Tori and Todd.

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This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is May 20, 1946.

Location. 35° 27.915′ N, 97° 30.539′ W. Marker is in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, in Oklahoma County. It is in Central Oklahoma City. It is on South Mickey Mantle Drive north of Johnny Bench Drive, on the right when traveling north. Marker is under a statue/bust, next to others outside Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 S Mickey Mantle Dr, Oklahoma City OK 73104, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Central Oklahoma — Frontier Country.

It is also in the American South,

specifically on the prairies,

and on the Southern Plains.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Allie Pierce Reynolds (here, next to this marker); John L.R. "Pepper" Martin (here, next to this marker); Carl Owen Hubbell (here, next to this marker); Paul Glee Waner (here, next to this marker); Lloyd James Waner (here, next to this marker); Wilber Joe Rogan (a few steps from this marker); William B. Tietgens (a few steps from this marker); Military Land Becomes School Land (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oklahoma City.

Also see . . .
1. Bobby Murcer on Wikipedia. Playing for the New York Yankees for the majority of his Major League career, he was the only player to have been teammates with Mickey Mantle, Roger Maris, Reggie Jackson, Don Mattingly,

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

2. Bobby Murcer Marker

Thurman Munson, Whitey Ford and Ron Guidry. (Submitted on June 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

2. Bobby Murcer (Baseball-reference.com). A complete listing of his statistics during his days in the Major Leagues. (Submitted on June 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)

Photographed by Jason Voigt, April 9, 2021

3. Bobby Murcer Marker

Marker/statue is second from the left

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 612 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2021, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.