Baseball Twitter reacts to death of former MLB catcher, television announcer Tim McCarver at age 81: "Huge loss for baseball" "A class act"

Tim McCarver, who carved out a baseball career spanning four decades before becoming one of the game's top broadcasters, died Thursday at age 81.McCarver began his career with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1959 and won two World Series titles with the organization in 1960s. He was Hall of Famer Bob Gibson's backup of choice with the Cardinals before also going on to play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Montreal Expos, and Boston Red Sox. His playing days ended in 1980 as a member of the Phillies.Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.4159632Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.McCarver's broadcasting career began in Philadelphia as his days as a player neared an end. He also worked locally with channels carrying the New York Mets and Yankees, as well as the San Francisco Giants. However, it was his national work with all four major U.S. television networks that brought him into homes from coast to coast.Nick Camino@NickCaminoWKYCSad. Think about this with McCarver: not only was he a tremendous broadcaster, his MLB career spanned over four decades (1959-1980). That's very rare. twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.51Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.Sad. Think about this with McCarver: not only was he a tremendous broadcaster, his MLB career spanned over four decades (1959-1980). That's very rare. twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Pete Pistone@PPistoneWe’ve kidded about Tim for years on TMD but in all seriousness he left his mark on the game as both a player and broadcaster - RIP twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.18634Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.We’ve kidded about Tim for years on TMD but in all seriousness he left his mark on the game as both a player and broadcaster - RIP twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…LOGAN@LOGANSTONE96RIP Tim! You were a heck of a catcher and a really good color commentator. twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.2634Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.RIP Tim! You were a heck of a catcher and a really good color commentator. twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Tim McCarver called his first World Series game for ABC in 1985, filling in for legendary sportscaster Howard Cosell. Due to the controversy surrounding his book &quot;I Never Played the Game,&quot; Cosell was removed from the telecast. McCarver was a World Series regular from then on.🎙Stephen Bascio@bascioannouncerWhoa! Huge loss for baseball. I grew up listening to him and Joe Buck, they were quite the tandem! twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.1632Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.Whoa! Huge loss for baseball. I grew up listening to him and Joe Buck, they were quite the tandem! twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…andrezzy@ayanes95Wow RIP he was a great one calling the World Series games twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.1634Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.Wow RIP he was a great one calling the World Series games twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Frankie G@FrankieG1998Never understood the hate that Tim McCarver got as a commentator. Always loved listening to him call games. RIP twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.2634Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.Never understood the hate that Tim McCarver got as a commentator. Always loved listening to him call games. RIP twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…As with most media personalities, McCarver had both his proponents and detractors. Many thought him to be too much of a &quot;homer&quot; when working games involving his beloved St. Louis Cardinals, while others found him a passionate and insightful voice no matter what teams he was covering.Brady Farkas@WDEVRadioBradyI regret not appreciating Tim McCarver's work on broadcasts enough.Voice of my childhood and I didn't give him his proper flowers when he deserved them.RIP. twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.42171Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.I regret not appreciating Tim McCarver's work on broadcasts enough.Voice of my childhood and I didn't give him his proper flowers when he deserved them.RIP. twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…B Harsh@GiantsMngrNotHate to speak ill of the dead, but lets be frank here... dude was THE worst baseball color guy I've ever heard - bar none. I know Im not alone in thinking this, there were web pages devoted to it. But he was respected....So, RIP twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.2636Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.Hate to speak ill of the dead, but lets be frank here... dude was THE worst baseball color guy I've ever heard - bar none. I know Im not alone in thinking this, there were web pages devoted to it. But he was respected....So, RIP twitter.com/JeffPassan/sta…Leighann Strollo@LeighannStrolloGrowing up my dad *hated* his broadcasting. I have fond memories of bonding with him, yelling “shut up McCarver” to the television together. As I got older, he grew to be an inspiration to the sports journalist in me. RIP. twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.4634Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.Growing up my dad *hated* his broadcasting. I have fond memories of bonding with him, yelling “shut up McCarver” to the television together. As I got older, he grew to be an inspiration to the sports journalist in me. RIP. twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…One thing is for certain, Tim McCarver lived a lot of baseball -- and he brought it to life for millions of others. In addition to broadcasting baseball, McCarver also worked for the Olympic Games for both ABC and CBS in 1988 and 1992, respectively.James Manker @james_mankerTim McCarver narrated many of my earliest World Series memories. Rest easy, Tim McCarver. twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Jeff Passan@JeffPassanTim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.2636Tim McCarver, the two-time World Series champion and All-Star catcher who played 21 seasons in the major leagues and later was the lead color analyst for 23 World Series broadcasts, died Thursday, according to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. McCarver was 81.Tim McCarver narrated many of my earliest World Series memories. Rest easy, Tim McCarver. twitter.com/jeffpassan/sta…Tim McCarver beloved in St. Louis and PhiladelphiaFormer Philadelphia Phillie Tim McCarver walks off the mound after throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before a game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis CardinalsTim McCarver, born on Oct. 16, 1941, in Memphis, Tennessee, played his first eight major-league games while still just 17 years old. He didn't play much major-league ball in his first three years with the Cardinals, logging just 40 big-league games from 1959-1961.However, in 1963, McCarver became St. Louis' main catcher until he was traded to Philadelphia prior to the 1970 season. He would serve two stints with both the Cardinals and Phillies, and both towns consider him one of their own to this day.In a 21-year major league career, McCarver batted .272 with 66 home runs and 453 RBIs.

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