Thurman Munson

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Thurman Lee Munson (Tugboat, Squatty Body, or The Wall)


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[edit] Biographical Information

"Probably the best clutch hitter in baseball." - Tommy Lasorda

Perhaps the most beloved of the New York Yankees in the 1970s, Thurman Munson's career was prematurely ended by his tragic death. Munson was a catcher who made his big league debut in 1969. In 1970, he hit .302 and was named the American League Rookie of the Year. He won Gold Gloves in 1973, 1974, and 1975. In 1976, he hit .302 with 17 home runs and 105 runs batted in and was named the American League Most Valuable Player. During his career, he was a seven time All-Star. However, his life was cut short when he was killed piloting his private plane on August 2, 1979. In 1989 the city of Canton, OH named their new ballpark after him, calling it Thurman Munson Memorial Stadium.

[edit] Notable Achievements


AL MVP
1975 1976 1977
Fred Lynn Thurman Munson Rod Carew


AL Rookie of the Year
1969 1970 1971
Lou Piniella Thurman Munson Chris Chambliss

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[edit] Related Sites

VoteThurmanIn.com Thurman Munson at Wikipedia

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