Yankees' Bobby Murcer has brain biopsy

New York Yankees broadcaster Bobby Murcer underwent a brain biopsy Monday in Houston.

Murcer, 61, won't receive the results until later in the week.

"Bobby is doing great, and is resting comfortably after this morning's biopsy," his wife, Kay, said. "He could be released as early as tomorrow."

Murcer underwent brain surgery to remove a malignant tumour at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston on Dec. 28.

An MRI conducted Dec. 24 revealed the tumour, which caused headaches and fatigue.

He had six weeks of chemotherapy and radiation because some invasive cancer cells could not be contained, and is participating in a vaccine trial.

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 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 1,908 MLB 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.