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This Day in Yankee History: Bobby Murcer Honors Thurman Munson- August 6, 1979 - Pinstripe Alley
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The Man In the White Shirt - The New York Times
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Thurman Munson: Still revered in NY, but is he forgotten in Canton?
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The Munson Paper Chase (updated). This article contains a collection of…, by allan.blutstein
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1979 Bobby Murcer's Typed Notes Read at Thurman Munson's Funeral, Lot #80424
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Thurman Munson - Wikipedia
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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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Yankees honor Thurman Munson, 08/03/1979
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1979-Thurman Munson Death Announced During Mets Game