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Thurman Munson died 40 years ago today - NBC Sports
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Ron Blomberg continues to go to bat for teammate Thurman Munson, Local News
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Celebrating Thurman Munson's life by those who knew him
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Thurman Munson - Wikipedia
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8/3/1979 - NY NEWSPAPER - NY YANKEE THURMAN MUNSON, DIES IN AIR CRASH - COMPLETE
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Diana Munson on Kobe Bryant: 'We're not supposed to lose heroes like this
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Remembering the life of Thurman Munson – New York Daily News
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1979: The life and death of Thurman Munson
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Thurman Munson Cardboard Gods
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Remembering Yankees Captain Thurman Munson On His Death Anniversary
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Documents Shed Light on the Life and Death of Thurman Munson - The New York Times
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Valley News - 40 years later, the death of Yankees captain Thurman Munson in plane crash remains shocking