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CANTON, Ohio - Six hundred feet short of the runway and decades before his time, Thurman Lee Munson died a quarter of a century ago in the fiery wreckage of a blue pinstriped jet. He was 32 years old. Munson was not planning to fly that day. He was not ...New York Daily News · ByWayne Coffey · 8/1/2009
Seventh in an 11-part series examining the vagaries of awards voting. You could probably find at least one undeserved Gold Glove awarded every season. The vast majority of Gold Glove recipients are repeat winners …Bleacher Report · ByRandy S. Robbins · 6/28/2014
Editor's note: Moss Klein covered the Yankees for The Star-Ledger from 1976-92. He reflects on Thurman Munson on this the 30th anniversary of his death. The late-afternoon news coming from the car radio was …New Jersey Online · 8/1/2009
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Thurman Munson was a member of the New York Yankees for 11 years. He won the 1970 American League rookie of the Year award. He soon earned the position of team captain, the first since the legendary Lou Gehrig. He led the Yankees to three …Examiner · 8/31/2009
In fact, they did have civil exchanges during their encounters at the plate, but -- bottom line -- they really didn't like one another. Though the two persistently denied any feud to the press, actions do speak louder than …ESPN Sports · 5/19/2008
With each passing year, Diana Munson would regard the home office of her husband, Thurman, with growing sadness. The accumulated memorabilia in the room, with its Yankee-blue carpeting and suede walls …New York Times · ByRichard Sandomir · 7/10/2008
In the summer of 1979, Jerry Narron was thrust into the darkest moment in Yankee history. It was Aug. 3, one day after Yankee captain Thurman Munson was killed in a plane crash in Canton, Ohio. "I caught the night before his accident and I caught the …New York Daily News · BySean Brennan · 8/1/2009
Across the bridge at Allen Avenue SE and Mill Street SE, an understated green sign reads, “baseball stadium,” with an arrow directing travelers to the left. There is no mention on the sign of Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium, even though 30 years ago ...Canton Repository · ByTodd Porter · 8/2/2009
Thurman Munson should be in the Hall of Fame. Munson played with the Yankees from 1969-1979. During his time as a catcher with the Yankees, Munson earned American League Rookie of the Year honors in 1971 and was named the AL Most Valuable …Examiner · 3/15/2009
There is a difference between being a great baseball talent, being a great player and having a great career. Traditional statistics reveal little when comparing them, although Munson had a better batting average (.292 to …Bleacher Report · ByHarold Friend · 5/19/2012
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Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979) was an American Major League Baseball catcher. He played …
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