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Thurman Munson died 40 years ago today - NBC Sports
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Remembering Yankees Captain Thurman Munson On His Death Anniversary
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40 years on, Thurman Munson's death remains one of sports' most stunning moments
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The Day Baseball Was No Longer Just a Game - Frank Fiume
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Jerry Narron Had Unenviable Task Of Replacing Thurman Munson Day After Tragedy
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A Look Back: New York Yankees captain Thurman Munson perished in tragic plane crash 42 years ago
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A Look Back: New York Yankees captain Thurman Munson perished in tragic plane crash 42 years ago
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Carry That Weight – By Jon Schwartz
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40 years on, Thurman Munson's death remains one of sports' most stunning moments
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Baseball's Saddest Day: August 2, 1979
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New York Yankees History: The day America cried, the Yankee fans applauded for 14 minutes (video)
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25 years later, Thurman Munson's last words remain a symbol of his life – New York Daily News
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A Look Back: New York Yankees captain Thurman Munson perished in tragic plane crash 42 years ago