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40 years on, Thurman Munson's death remains one of sports' most stunning moments
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Jerry Narron Had Unenviable Task Of Replacing Thurman Munson Day After Tragedy
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Documents Shed Light on the Life and Death of Thurman Munson - The New York Times
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Forty years ago, Bobby Murcer stood tall for the Yankees and their fallen captain, Thurman Munson
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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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Thurman Munson's tragic death impacted Orange Bowl executive
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Ron Blomberg, Baseball's First DH, Focused On Getting Thurman Munson To Cooperstown
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25 years later, Thurman Munson's last words remain a symbol of his life – New York Daily News
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A Look Back: Yankee team captain Thurman Munson dies in plane crash