What is Thurman Munson's middle name?
Lee
What is Thurman Munson's full name?
Thurman Lee Munson
Thurman Munson nickname(s):
Tugboat, Squatty Body, The Wall, The Walrus
Thurman Munson date of birth:
June 7, 1947
How old was Thurman Munson when died?
32
Where was Thurman Munson born?
Akron, OH
When did Thurman Munson die?
August 2, 1979
Where did Thurman Munson die?
Canton, OH
How tall is Thurman Munson?
5' 11" (180 cm)
How much does Thurman Munson weigh?
190 lbs (86.2 kg)
What is Thurman Munson's ethnicity?
White
What is Thurman Munson nationality?
American
Where did Thurman Munson go to school?
Lehman (Canton, OH)
Where did Thurman Munson go to university?
Kent State University
What is Thurman Munson's occupation?
Former Major League Baseball Player
Thurman Munson claim to fame:
New York Yankees catcher who was killed at age 32 while trying to land his personal airplane
Short Biography
Thurman Lee Munson (June 7, 1947 – August 2, 1979) was an American Major League Baseball catcher. He played his entire 11-year professional baseball career for the New York Yankees (1969–1979). A perennial All-Star, Munson is the only Yankee to win both the Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards.