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Thurman Lee Munson was born on June 7, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, to Darrell Vernon Munson and Ruth Myrna Smylie, and he was the youngest of four children. [5] His father was a World War II veteran who became a truck driver while his mother was a homemaker. [6]
The 1979 New York Yankees season was the 77th season for the franchise. The season was marked by the death of their starting catcher, Thurman Munson, on August 2.The team finished with a record of 89–71, finishing fourth in the American League East, 13.5 games behind the Baltimore Orioles, ending the Yankees' three-year domination of the AL East.
It's been 40 years since Thurman Munson died, but the shock remains as powerful as ever. Skip to main content. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 ...
After a one-out single by Roy White, Royals manager Whitey Herzog replaced his starter, left-hander Paul Splittorff, with right-hander Doug Bird to face Thurman Munson. Munson then greeted Bird with a 460-foot, game-winning, two-run blast into the Yankee bullpen in deep left-center field.
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Gary Kachak and Tom Tunison co-authored "Go The Distance." The inspirational journey of Tunison is also an ode to the late Thurman Munson.
The heart of the team was Yankee captain, Thurman Munson, whose grit and determination were factors in his winning the 1976 American League MVP award. Third baseman, Graig Nettles, and first baseman, Chris Chambliss were the key run producers, while speedy outfielders Roy White and Rivers set the table for the power hitters.
Aug. 6, 1979: Funeral service for Canton Lehman High School graduate and New York Yankees star Thurman Munson, who died in a plane crash. Roughly 500 family members and friends attended the ...