Thurman Munson

[rayjr62]

He was only 32. More than likely, Thurmond would have played another 5 to 7 years. Possibly longer, if they had moved him to DH. You could make a valid argument that the Yankees franchise took well over a decade to recover from his death.

[dzanier]

From a leadership perspective and his ability to come through in big games the team without a doubt missed him. I'm not sure how much longer he would've caught cause his legs were shot. The team did win the AL East in 80 and the Pennant in 81 without him but it wasn't the same. They were still a good team but Munson's death precipitated some moves. They had to get a replacement so they traded Chambliss to Toronto for Cerone and they signed Bob Watson to play first.

[dzanier]

Many of the Royals felt much more confident about playing the Yankees in the 1980 ALCS because Munson & Chambliss were gone. Munson, especially in big games, always came through, & Chambliss was a clutch player. Reggie might've been the big name but any true Yankee fan from that time will tell you the 2 guys they wanted at the plate in big spots were Munson & Chambliss. Even though Cerone & Watson contributed a lot to the team, I think the Yanks would've won 2 more WS with Chambliss & Munson.

[RRaquello]

I was never a Yankee fan. Not in the least. But Thurman Munson was one of my favorite players. I don't care if he never signed an autograph. Don't ask for autographs. I've been a sports fan since I was 5 years old, which was over 40 years ago and I've never asked for an autograph. It's what a player does on the field that counts and Munson was tough & he was clutch and anyone who is bitching now because their feelings were hurt 35 years ago when they were 8 years old should grow up.

[VariousSmallFlames]

@RRaquello Amen.

[duncecap65]

god bless you artie lange.

[bamajunkie]

My favorite Yankee and he died before I was even born. We miss you Thurman

[SellTheFake]

Thurman Munson had the worst throwing motion ever for a catcher. Maybe he was compensating for an injury.

[KutscheetAmsterDam]

@SellTheFake Thurman Munson threw like a bitch because his arm was sore from jacking off Cliff Johnsons 13 inch hammer cock.

[BurnsErnst]

@KutscheetAmsterDam

as you are talking about a 13 inch hammer cock in all your comments I guess you must have only a 3 inch mini cock and an even smaller brain !!!

[YourKutscheetStinks]

@BurnsErnst Thurman Munson was queer for Fred Stanley,who used to choke his "chicken" quite often

[carlinrulez666]

carlton fisk disliked this video.

[Goklayeh]

Bobby Murcer came through in that game! RIP Bobby and Thurman, 2 great Yankees

[faffaflunkie]

Would have been the greatest catcher of his era.................If not for Johnny Bench.

[theontherise]

Why didn't he mention Thurman Munson first

[yomamakunt]

Can Thurman Munson's flight instructor please give Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens some flying lessons???

[NYsentinel]

Thurmun Munson,

Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family.

God Bless

[fawkyou3]

Thurman Munson was a miserable unfan friendly prick who deserved to die ten years earlier.The Yankees won the Pennant in 1980 and 1981 AFTER Munsons plane crashed and they have won six world titles since 1979 as well proving that Munson was a piece of human fecis.

[TheFrogger15]

@fawkyou3 Why to stay classy there Guy.

[fawkyou3]

@TheFrogger15 Thurman Munson is in Hell right this second working for the Devil himself shoveling hot fecis with Billy Martin and George Steinbrenner.

[TheFrogger15]

@fawkyou3 With that much "HATE" in your heart that's proberly where you will end up. It's just a game Guy, don't take it so seriously.

[wjb4341]

@fawkyou3 - He may have been over rated but aren't you being a little harsh?

[fawkyou3]

@wjb4341 Do you remember how arrogant Thurman Munson was.He would never tip his cap or sign an autograph for children back in the seventies.Why do you think Cal Ripken Jr got the highest percentage of hof votes ever 99% on the first try and Thurman Munson got less than one percent and has seen his name taken off the ballott???

[TheVMFA333]

baseball players should'nt fly planes

[iamhungey12345]

@dimpledick3inch

Many players are jerkass, it's how it is. Keep in mind large numbers of HOFers aren't exactly role models and if you want to look up to someone, it's up to you. Commenting negatively on a video of someone you hate isn't going to do any good.

[CPhockeyplayer]

@iamhungey12345 jerkass?

[iamhungey12345]

@CPhockeyplayer

Noted.

[iamhungey12345]

@dimpledick3inch

Yeah and you came to this video to bad mouth someone who's been dead for 31 years, nice going.

[iamhungey12345]

@dimpledick3inch

You're a pathetic individual.

[FAITHandLOGIC]

@dimpledick3inch

You are a sick individual. By the way, how many rings does Carlton Fisk have?

[FAITHandLOGIC]

@dimpledick3inch

You must be a little bitch from Boston.

[iamhungey12345]

What's eating your grapes?

[pkeck1]

My new book on Thurman's great 1978 Yankees team, The Greatest Comeback Ever, is the only book ever written by a fan, live-time on a great sports season. It's available at Amazon.

[dbaad33]

limp wristed...shoe fits i guess...your a douche..

[cucumberinmypants]

miserable prick would never sign an autograph for children,stay dead you fat miserable squatty pigfucker.

[iamhungey12345]

Loser.

[huggybobo88]

rip thurman munson he died today

[MariPamJam]

Rip Thurman Munson 1947-1979. O captain my captain.

[tomrdee]

I saw that game on ABC.

Bobby Mercer hit a homer.

Howard Cosell went nuts.

[rayjr62]

My family and I were staying at Disneyland, August 1971. The Yankees were in town and we got word that they were staying at the Grand Hotel. We walked over to the lobby area and they all entered the hotel. . . . Thurmond was among the players who entered the main lobby. I walked up to him and asked for an autograph. He was most gracious as he signed for me. I don't know what those other posters were talking about. I didn't have any problems with him (or the other Yankee players) whatsoever.

[cRusher312]

the yankees need a player like him right now to bring them together

[VMKDarthVaderRox]

RIP. he was killed at my local airport trying to land.

[carlinrulez666]

A great catcher, a great captain, a great Yankee, and a great man. R.I.P. #15 (1947-1979).

[NJHockeyGoon]

Thurman Munson was the epitome of a ball player. Heart, guts and the courage to lead. If anyone loves or appreciates this game-they should embrace and respect Munson. They don't make players like him anymore...sadly but appropriately.

[VolumedMusicMan]

Munson was THE stir that mixed the drink. Ron Guidry went 26-3 because of him and Thruman's collaberation. He didn't have stats like Johnny Bench or Yogi Berra, but he did the important things to win ballgames that are not in the HR, RBI columns.

[MANSHOTS]

Munson would be rolling around in his grave if he knew about the concession prices at Yankee Stadium, and the salaries of A-Rod and his future future successor Jorge posada

[BulletForMyMetallica]

uhh whats wrong with jorge. now a-rod has lost my respect but nothing wrong wth posada

[Fitfirefighter]

I don't get it either, Bullet. With Jorge behind home plate, I feel Thurman is smiling down upon him. I can't think of a catcher I'd rather have today than Jorge. Good to see him healthy and ready to go this spring!

[BulletForMyMetallica]

exactly Jorge is one of the few yankees that get respect anymore.

[cRusher312]

jorge is one of the last of our real players from the late 90s. Hes been arguably the best catcher for about a decade till Joe Mauer came along

[MANSHOTS]

I never said that Jorge Posada wasn't an all-star caliber catcher and an important piece of the Yankees. I said that with his high salary and A-Rod's enormous one on the yankees payroll yankee's fans are being taken to the cleaners via ticket prices. I believe that Thurman Munson was the Yankees captain and the backbone of that team before the horrible plane crash that ended his life thirty years ago.

[bjdon99]

Someone should find the video of the Munson Fisk brawl and put it on You Tube. That was cool.

[Canadian925]

The reason why there is so many Yankee hater's is because they were either not born or old enough to have a real appreciative respect and concept of the intense history of this team. It is impossible describe something 30 years ago in 1977 when I first followed them or before my time some 60 years ago when people saw the team 10,20,30... times better than even 1977 or 1998.

[Tyler18GoPhils]

R.I.P Thurm, we all miss ya.