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Thurman Munson
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Born
June 7
,
1947
·
Akron, Ohio, USA
Died
August 2
,
1979
·
Canton, Ohio, USA
(plane crash)
Birth name
Thurman Lee Munson
Nicknames
Tugboat
The Wall
Squatty Body
Height
5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
Mini Bio
Thurman Munson was born on June 7, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, USA. He was married to Diane Dominick. He died on August 2, 1979 in Canton, Ohio, USA.
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Diane Dominick
(September 21, 1968 - August 2, 1979) (his death, 3 children)
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Catcher with the New York Yankees, 1969-1979.
Made major league debut on 8 August 1969.
In 1971 led American League catchers in fielding percentage (.998).
American League Rookie of the Year in 1970.
American League Most Valuable Player in 1976.
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