Thurman Munson

Thurman Lee Munson (Tugboat, Squatty Body or The Walrus)

Position: Catcher
Bats: Right, Throws: Right
Height: 5' 11", Weight: 190 lb.

Born: June 7, 1947 in Akron, Ohio, United States
High School: Lehman HS (Canton, OH)
School: Kent State University (Kent, OH)
Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 1st round (4th pick) of the 1968 amateur draft. (All Transactions)
Debut: August 8, 1969 (Age 22)   vs. OAK 3 AB, 2 H, 0 HR, 2 RBI, 0 SB
Team: Yankees 1969-1979
Agents: Dick Moss [*]
Final Game: August 1, 1979 (Age 32)   vs. CHW 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Died: August 2, 1979 in Summit County, Ohio, United States
Buried: Sunset Hills Cemetery, Canton, Ohio, United States
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