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#1 by Hiboe_Baseball(1)_&_Red Sox(2)_Long Time Fan on 08/02/2009 - 6:04 pm
Baseball and Yankee Fans,
I would like to send out a salute to Thurman Munson on the 30th anniversary of his tragic death in a plane crash. He was the quintessential competitor among catchers I have had the privilege to watch play. He had razor sharp intelligence and handled the talented Yankee pitching staff of the time with aplomb. There was no question who was in charge of the team when he played.
He is another example of an incredibly great leader and clutch hitter who unfortunately did not have the “numbers” to make the Hall of Fame. However, he will be long be remembered as one of the very best catchers, and baseball players, of his time.
I was a catcher in my own baseball experience as a young kid and adult. He epitomized why true grit and toughness was essential in being a good catcher. I tried to play by the code of leading by example behind the plate (and I have a few scars to prove it!).
I will always remember when I learned that Thurman Thomas died. It was quite significant as one of the many dramatic events from that incredible season of 1979.
I could not conclude my comment without recognition of his FIERCE rivalry with one of my favorite Red Sox, Carlton Fisk. Carlton certainly also met the criteria of a hard nosed leader. During Thurman’s career he was a major force in re-igniting the passionate (and fun) rivalry between the Yankees and Red Sox.
For this reason, among many others, he was a baseball player who we should long remember and respect.