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Thurman Munson (Baseball Player) - Age, Birthday, Bio, Facts, Family, Net Worth, Height & More

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Thurman Munson
Thurman Lee Munson was an American professional baseball catcher who played 11 seasons in Major League Baseball 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. Known for his outstanding fielding, he won the Gold Glove Award in three consecutive years. Born in Akron, Ohio, Munson was selected as the fourth pick of the 1968 MLB draft and was named as the catcher on the 1968 College Baseball All-American Team. Munson hit over.300 in his two seasons in the minor leagues, establishing himself as a top prospect. He became the Yankees' starting catcher late in the 1969 season, and after his first complete season in 1970, in which he batted.302, he was voted American League Rookie of the Year. Considered the "heart and soul" of the Yankees, Munson was named captain of the Yankees in 1976, the team's first since Lou Gehrig.

About Thurman Munson

Baseball Player Thurman Munson was born in Akron, Ohio, United States on June 7, 1947. He dies at the age of 32, on August 2, 1979.

On the 1970s New York Yankees, he was a fan favorite who helped the team win two World Series titles, was named to seven All-Star teams, and was awarded American League MVP in 1976.

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Thurman Munson before becoming famous

Thurman Munson was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1947 is also the year of Pig (豬) in the Chinese Zodiac.

He captained the baseball, basketball, and football teams at his high school in Canton, Ohio.

Achievement of Thurman Munson

In 1970, he was elected AL Rookie of the Year, and from 1976 to 1979, he was the Yankees' captain.

Thurman Munson's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

From 1968 until his death, he was married to Diana Dominick, with whom he had three children: Michael, Tracy, and Kelly. His father worked as a truck driver during WWII.

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In 1976, he became the Yankees' first captain since the legendary Baseball Player Lou Gehrig.

Thurman Munson Income & Net worth

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Thurman Munson Height and Weight

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Latest information about Thurman Munson updated on March 18 2023.