- Born
- Died
- Birth nameThurman Lee Munson
- Nicknames
- Tugboat
- The Wall
- Squatty Body
- Height5′ 11″ (1.80 m)
- 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.
- SpouseDiane Dominick(September 21, 1968 - August 2, 1979) (his death, 3 children)
- Number 15 jersey with the New York Yankees
- Heavy mustache
- 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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