This weekend we remembered Thurman Munson and had the opportunity to listen to touching words from Munson's wife Diana and teammate Willie Randolph. | New York Yankees

Remembering Thurman Munson. | YES Network

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

40 Years Later: Remembering Thurman Munson

As we honor Thurman Munson on the 38th anniversary of his death, here's rare footage of him talking to Jerry Girard of WPIX Archives at 1979 New York Yankees spring training, Munson's last. What are your memories of Thurman Munson? | WPIX Archives

Remembering Thurman 💙 Bob Lorenz, Jack Curry, and Dave Valle remember Yankee great Thurman Munson on the 45th anniversary of his passing. | YES Network

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