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Thurman Munson died 40 years ago today - NBC Sports
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Former New York Yankees captains on what awaits Aaron Judge - ESPN
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Aaron Judge becomes Yanks captain, with Derek Jeter at side
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BLOMBERG: Remembering Thurman Munson 40 years after former Yankee
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Jeter returns as Yankees honor 1998 team at Old-Timers' Day, Boone
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BLOMBERG: Remembering Thurman Munson 40 years after former Yankee
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Thurman Munson Gorgeous Handcrafted Oversized 3D Baseball
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Documents Shed Light on the Life and Death of Thurman Munson - The
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THE DEADBALL ERA: THURMAN MUNSON BIO
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August 6, 1979: Yankees bury Thurman Munson, win emotional game
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Thurman Munson: The Yankees' Eternal, Most-cherished Captain
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Don Mattingly, Thurman Munson miss out on Hall of Fame
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BLOMBERG: Remembering Thurman Munson 40 years after former Yankee
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Thurman Munson: The Yankees' Eternal, Most-cherished Captain