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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.
Aug 1, 2018 · The recently uncovered depositions stem from lawsuits filed after Munson, the Yankees’ catcher and captain, died at age 32 in a plane crash on Aug. 2, 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 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.
- Jay Busbee
Thurman Munson was a catcher for the New York Yankees from 1969 to 1979, winning six AL Gold Gloves and two World Series championships. He died in a plane crash in 1979, and his uniform number was retired by the Yankees.
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.
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Jan 4, 2012 · Learn about the life and career of Thurman Munson, the captain of the New York Yankees who died in a plane crash in 1979. Read about his achievements, personality, family, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
