Thurman Munson
American baseball player (1947-1979) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 32
Thurman Lee Munson 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. A seven-time All-Star, Munson had a career batting average of .292 with 113 home runs and 701 runs batted in (RBIs).
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ClubYears
New York Yankees
Kent State Golden Flashes baseball
Media & music
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Munson in 1970
Munson running to first base in a 1974 game
Munson in 1977
Brad Gulden (with Billy Martin and Catfish Hunter) was one of two catchers to play in the game after Thurman Munson's funeral. His black memorial armband is visible.
Thurman Munson's number 15 was retired by the New York Yankees in 1979.
Grave of Munson at Sunset Hills Burial Park
Munson's locker in the New York Yankees Museum, in 2009Awards
About this person
Known for his outstanding fielding, he won the Gold Glove Award in three consecutive years (1973-1975).
Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1947 to 1979 · aged 32
The same award as Thurman
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