Thurman Munson

American baseball player (1947–1979)

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Lived 1947–1979, aged 32United States
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    1947–1979
    Aged 32
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Updated 2026-07-01

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). Known for his outstanding fielding, he won the Gold Glove Award in three consecutive years (1973–1975).

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