Episode 48: Thurman Munson with Dan Epstein

Jim is joined by journalist and author of several books on baseball in the 1970s Dan Epstein, to breakdown the hall of fame candidacy of former New York Yankees catcher Thurman Munson. Jim and Dan first discuss Munson's grit and other intangibles (10:04). Then, they cover Munson's superior postseason performances, Ted Simmons, and somehow find a way to bring Football HOFer Roger Staubach into the conversation (16:26). Finally, they discuss how the 1970s was the golden age for catchers and how Munson ranks among the greats of the era (43:04), before revealing whether or not they believe Munson deserves a plaque in Cooperstown (60:34). After making a final verdict on Munson's candidacy, Dan briefly talks about his upcoming book, The Captain and Me: On and Off the Field with Thurman Munson, which launches on 4/20 (62:25).