RIP Tim McCarver! Hall of Fame baseball player and Announcer died of Heart Failure

Published on February 17, 2023 | Published By: Gracie Hale | In Death , Health

Source: PEOPLE.com

Tim McCarver was an American professional baseball player and television sports commentator
He spent 21 years of his baseball career on the field and another 40 years in broadcast over the span of his lifetime
McCarver recently passed away due to heart failure in Memphis on February 16, 2023, at the age of 81

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Tim McCarver, 81, is no longer alive among us

A Hall of Fame broadcaster and All-Star catcher, Tim McCarver has passed away at the age of 81. The National Baseball Hall of Fame confirmed his death that he died on Thursday morning, February 16 in front of his family members in Memphis, Tennessee.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has outpoured grief while gushing about the late Famed broadcaster Tim McCarver. The heartbreaking statement reads,

“Tim McCarver was an All-Star, a World Series Champion, a respected teammate, and one of the most influential voices our game has known. As a player, Tim was a key part of great Cardinals and Phillies teams in his 21-year career,”

Tim McCarver died of heart failure at the age of 81 (Source: PEOPLE.com)

“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.”

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Similarly, Phillies owner John Middleton also issued a statement while paying tribute to him,

“Tim joined the Phillies at the height of his career and returned for his final six seasons as a veteran leader, helping the club to three straight NLCS appearances and, ultimately, their first-ever World Series title,”

Further, the Cardinals, New York Met, and others were those who poured in tributes and condolence for the beloved Tom McCarver.

What was Tim McCarver best known for?

Tim McCarver spent 21 years of his baseball career on the field and another 40 years in broadcast (Source: PEOPLE.com)

Tim McCarver was an American professional baseball player and television sports commentator. He spent 21 years of his baseball career on the field and another 40 years in broadcast over the span of his lifetime.

Throughout his field career, he was a two-time All-Star and a member of two World Series-winning teams. He played for various teams including St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos, and Boston Red Sox.

After his retirement, he became a broadcaster, calling games for the Phillies, Cardinals, New York Mets, New York Yankees, and San Francisco Giants. Similarly, he was an analyst for Fox, ABC, and CBS, where he called a then-record 23 World Series and 20 All-Star Games.

Further, he was also a three-time Emmy Award-winning television color commentator most notably for Fox Sports.

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