Bobby Murcer has brain tumour removed

New York Yankees broadcaster Bobby Murcer spent Thursday in a Houston hospital recovering from brain surgery.

Murcer, 60, had a tumour removed and was resting comfortably at the renowned University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

An MRI conducted Dec. 24 revealed the tumour, which reportedly led to headaches and fatigue.

"The Murcer family would like to thank all those who have extended their well wishes and support," said a statement.

Murcer was one of the most popular Yankees of his generation, playing more than 12 of his 17 major-league seasons in New York before retiring to the broadcast booth in 1983.

He has since won three Emmy Awards as the voice of the Yankees.

Murcer manned the outfield from 1965 to 1983, hitting .277 lifetime with 252 home runs, 1,043 runs batted in, 972 runs scored and 127 stolen bases in 1,908MLB games for the Yankees, San Francisco Giants and Chicago Cubs.

He was a five-time all-star and won the Gold Glove Award for fielding excellence in 1972.