Thurman Munson Rank
About Thurman Munson
American baseball catcher Thurman Lee Munson was often compared to baseball legends such as Joe DiMaggio, Whitey Ford, and Lou Gehrig. From 1970 to 1979, Munson dominated the game like no other catcher in history.
Did you know?
As of 2022, Thurman Munson is the only Yankee player in the team's long and illustrious history to win both the Rookie of the Year Award and the American League Most Valuable Player Award. He is also the only Yankees player to bag the AL Rookie of the Year and the Most Valuable Player Award.
Family Life
He was born in Akron, Ohio, but was raised in Canton. He attended Canton's Lehman High School and Kent State University, where he played with pitcher Steve Stone.
Career
The New York Yankees chose him as the fourth overall pick in the first round of the 1968 amateur draft. He batted 302 hits, 7 home runs, and 57 RBIs in 1970, earning his first of seven All-Star selections in 1971.
Achievements
Munson helped the Yankees become American League Champions twice – in 1977 and 1978.
Thurman Munson captained the Yankees from 1976 to 1979.
He was named AL Rookie of the Year in 1970.
In 1976, he was awarded the AL Most Valuable Player Award.
His Death
Thurman Munson died at the age of 32 on August 2, 1979, while trying to land his aircraft at Akron-Canton Airport. He broke his neck in the collision and died of asphyxiation. The New York Yankees retired his jersey number 15 to pay homage to his enormous contribution to the sport.
A plaque was erected in his honor in Monument Park.
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F.A.Q. about Thurman Munson
When is his birthday?
Thurman Munson's birthday is on June 7, 1947.
In how many days is his birthday?
Thurman's birthday is in 123 days
How old was Thurman when he died?
He was 32 years old.
When did he die?
He died in August 2, 1979.
How old would he be today?
Thurman Munson would be 75 years old if he was alive today.
Where was Thurman from?
He was born in Akron, Ohio, U.S..