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Year Age Tm Lg G PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB CS BB SO BA OBP SLG OPS OPS+ TB GDP HBP SH SF IBB Pos Awards
196922NYYAL2697866221219011010.256.330.349.6799430500112/H
197023NYYAL13252645359137254653575756.302.386.415.801126188137546*2HMVP-19,RoY-1
197124NYYAL125517451711131541042655265.251.335.368.703105166107431*2H/9AS
197225NYYAL14056851154143163746674758.280.343.364.707114186133425*2/H
197326NYYAL147576519801562942074464864.301.362.487.849142253124144*2/HDAS,MVP-12,GG
197427NYYAL144571517641351921360204466.261.316.381.6971011971411812*2/DHAS,MVP-26,GG
197528NYYAL1576615978319024312102324552.318.366.429.7951262562363108*2D/3H579AS,MVP-7,GG
197629NYYAL152665616791862711710514112938.302.337.432.7691262661791106*2D/9H7AS,MVP-1
197730NYYAL1496385958518328518100563955.308.351.462.813121275182028*2D/HAS,MVP-7
197831NYYAL15466761773183271671233570.297.332.373.7051012302031106*2D9/HAS,MVP-22
197932NYYAL9741938242110183339123237.288.340.374.714951431501422/D3H
11 Yrs1423590553446961558229321137014850438571.292.346.410.756116219016042215859
162 Game Avg.162672608791772641380565065.292.346.410.756116249185277
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Thurman Munson born?

Thurman Munson was born on June 7, 1947.

Where was Thurman Munson born?

Thurman Munson was born in Akron, OH.

How tall was Thurman Munson?

Thurman Munson was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.

How much did Thurman Munson weigh when playing?

Thurman Munson weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing.

How many seasons did Thurman Munson play?

Thurman Munson played 11 seasons.

Is Thurman Munson in the Hall of Fame?

Thurman Munson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

When was Thurman Munson drafted?

Thurman Munson was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1st round (4th) of the 1968 MLB June Amateur Draft from Kent State University (Kent, OH).

What position did Thurman Munson play?

Thurman Munson was a Catcher.

How many hits did Thurman Munson have?

Thurman Munson had 1,558 hits over his career.

How many home runs did Thurman Munson have?

Thurman Munson had 113 home runs over his career.

What was Thurman Munson's average?

Thurman Munson had a .292 average over his career.

How many teams has Thurman Munson played for?

Thurman Munson played for 1 team, the New York Yankees.

How many World Series has Thurman Munson won?

Thurman Munson won 2 World Series.

When did Thurman Munson retire?

Thurman Munson last played in 1979.

What are Thurman Munson's nicknames?

Tugboat,Squatty Body,The Walrus are nicknames for Thurman Munson.

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