Today In 1979: After delivering the eulogy at Thurman Munson's funeral in Ohio, Bobby Murcer drives in all five runs of the New York #Yankees 5-4 comeback victory vs. the Baltimore #Orioles on an emotional night at Yankee Stadium! #MLB #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile

⚾️🎂As we remember Yankees legend Thurman Munson on what would’ve been his 72nd birthday, take a look back to this tribute to Munson from 1989, 10 years after his tragic death at the age of 32.🎂⚾️ #Yankees #Tugboat #TheWalrus #SquattyBody | Davenport Sports Network

On this day in 1947, a Yankee legend was born. Check out some of the greatest moments of Thurman Munson’s career. | New York Yankees Highlights

2.3M views · 32K reactions | “If you think about tradition and pride and all of the stuff that the New York Yankees are built around, that’s Thurman Munson." - Ron Guidry | MLB Network | Facebook

Today in 1979 New York Yankee catcher Thurman Munson was killed in a plane crash in his home town in Ohio. Munson was the heart and soul of the 1970's Yankees. Starting in his Rookie year in 1971 until his death in 1979 he carried the Yankees as not only an example of hustle and respect for the game but also as a 7 time all star, MVP and Rookie of the Year at catcher. After his death the Yankee retired his number 15 jersey and until 2008 his locker in the old Yankee Clubhouse was left empty with