Ep. 162 - Thurman Munson

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On August 2, 1979, Thurman Munson — the gritty captain of the New York Yankees whose defensive brilliance and stubborn leadership defined a Bronx dynasty — died in a small plane crash at the age of 32. A competitor of rare intensity and blue-collar dignity, Munson built a legacy defined not by polish but by substance, turning a catcher’s grueling labor into the heartbeat of a championship culture. With his rocket arm and a bat that thrived under the high-stakes pressure of October, Munson anchored a clubhouse of outsized egos with a presence that felt both fiercely protective and undeniably essential. Hosts: Jason Beckerman & Derek Kaufman

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