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He died of lung cancer August 3, 2004 in West Palm Beach. After his death, the Mets honored Murphy's memory by wearing a patch on the left sleeve of their uniforms for the rest of the 2004 season.
Bob Murphy, Original Voice of the New York Mets, Dies. Bob Murphy, ASA member and longtime New York Mets sportscaster, died on August 3, 2004, at a hospice in West Palm Beach, Fla., from lung cancer. He was 79. Murphy, who retired after the 2003 season, was a fixture in the Mets broadcast booth since the team’s inception in 1962.
Aug 4, 2004 · Bob Murphy, the baseball Hall of Fame broadcaster who called New York Mets games from the team’s inception in 1962 until his retirement after last season, died Tuesday. He was 79.
Aug 12, 2004 · Murphy died last week of lung cancer at the age of 79, having called the Mets for their first 42 seasons, through last year, and having made fans believe he was their friendly summertime...
Aug 6, 2004 · Aug. 6, 2004. The reaction to Bob Murphy's death Tuesday demonstrates the hold that announcers like him have had on fans. His voice, delivery, optimism and presence through 42 seasons...
Aug 4, 2004 · Recently diagnosed with lung cancer, Murphy is survived by his wife, Joye, and their six children. “It’s like losing a brother,” said Ralph Kiner, who joined Murphy and Lindsey Nelson for ...
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Aug 4, 2004 · Bob Murphy, who brought a sunny disposition and ''happy recaps'' to Mets television and radio broadcasts from the team's first game in 1962 until his retirement last season, died yesterday at...
