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Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979) was an American professional baseball catcher who played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees, from 1969 until his death in 1979.
Jun 7, 2011 · Check out the latest Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More of Thurman Munson. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, draft status, bats, throws, school and more on Baseball-reference.com.
- June 7, 1947
Aug 1, 2018 · Catcher Thurman Munson was a cornerstone of the great Yankees teams in the 1970s. He was also the team’s captain. Bettmann, via Getty Images. By David Waldstein. Aug. 1, 2018. The...
Aug 2, 2019 · Forty years ago, the Yankees captain died in a plane crash at age 32, leaving behind a legacy of leadership, toughness and respect. Remembering his life, career and impact on the team and the city.
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Thurman Munson Bio. Fullname: Thurman Lee Munson; Born: 6/07/1947 in Akron, OH; Draft: 1968, New York Yankees, Round: 1, Overall Pick: 4; College: Kent State; Debut: 8/08/1969; Died: 8/02/1979
Aug 2, 2016 · The former Yankees catcher and captain died in a plane crash in 1979, but his legacy lives on as one of the best catchers of his era. Learn how he compares to other Hall of Famers, why he fell short of Cooperstown and what his chances are now.
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Learn why Thurman Munson, the late Yankee catcher and MVP, deserves to be in the National Baseball Hall of Fame. See the statistics, media, and petition supporting his case and join the #JusticeforThurman campaign.
