For those of you who don't know Thurman Munson was a catcher for the Yankees he was the captian. He died on August 2, 1979 when a plane he was piloting crashed and burned. He was a great player he was the heart and soul of the Yankees. R.I.P. Thurman Munson:(

28 years ago today. . . I'll never forget that day, complete shock and total sadness for everyone in the Yankee community.



"Our captain and leader has not left us, today, tomorrow, this year, next. . . . Our endeavors will reflect our love and admiration for him" -------- George Steinbrenner




Rest in peace, #15.

The 1977-79 Yankees were my favorite team of all time and Thurman was definitely my favorite player. I'll never forget the shock nor where I was the moment I heard the news. After his death, I still followed the Yankees and do so to this day but it was never the same. Unfortunately, One year to the day on August 2nd, 1980, My cousin was killed in a car accident at the age of 18 so I have 2 reasons to dread this particular day.

Yea today is the day :( Had he lived he would've been in cooperstown right now. I think he should be either way. R.I.P. CAPT. Thurman Munson