Today, sad news hit the baseball world when it was announced that 21-year MLB veteran and legendary broadcaster Tim McCarver had passed away.
McCarver was 81 years old.
The former catcher spent the vast majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, winning two World Series rings.
He also spent time with the Philadelphia Phillies, Boston Red Sox, and Montreal Expos.
McCarver was behind the plate for Game 1 of the 1968 World Series, when Bob Gibson set a World Series record of 17 strikeouts.
On Twitter, the Cardinals paid respects to McCarver, remembering all he did for the organization and sending thoughts and prayers to his friends and family.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of Cardinals Hall of Fame catcher Tim McCarver.
A two-time World Series champion, McCarver caught 12 seasons in St. Louis over his 21-year career.
Our condolences go out to the McCarver family and his many baseball friends and colleagues. pic.twitter.com/5Yrh39PRt5
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) February 16, 2023
After his playing career was over, McCarver became a broadcaster and worked alongside St. Louis native Joe Buck at FOX Sports, calling Saturday regular season games and working postseason and World Series telecasts.
McCarver retired from FOX in 2013 and joined the Cardinals broadcast team at Bally Sports Midwest, serving as a color analyst from 2014-19.
He is also a member of the Cardinals Hall of Fame, which can be seen at Ballpark Village across the street from Busch Stadium.
On Opening Day in St. Louis, McCarver could often be seen on the field next to all the members of the Cardinals Hall of Fame, donning the signature red jacket.
The longtime catcher had a career WAR of 28.3, hit a total of 97 homers, had a lifetime batting average of .297, and an OPS of .725.
McCarver was a beloved figure in St. Louis as both a player and a broadcaster.
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