"Yankees Legend Thurman Munson Remembered 47 Years On: A Life Cut Short" Tomorrow marks a somber milestone in the world of baseball, as it's been 47 years since the tragic passing of Thurman Munson, the beloved New York Yankees catcher. Munson's on-field accomplishments were nothing short of impressive, with a nine-year career that saw him earn seven All-Star selections and a World Series championship in 1977. However, it's the intangible qualities he brought to the game that truly cement his legacy as one of the greatest Yankees of all time. As the team prepares to honor his memory, fans and former players alike will reflect on the lasting impact Munson had on the game he loved, and the life he left behind far too soon.
Sunday marks 47 years since we lost Thurman Munson, who not only played awfully close to Hall of Fame level for all of the nine-plus years he was a Yankee — (the opinion here: While it’s right that ...
