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40 years on, Thurman Munson's death remains one of sports' most stunning moments
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Ron Blomberg continues to go to bat for teammate Thurman Munson, Local News
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Forty years ago, Bobby Murcer stood tall for the Yankees and their fallen captain, Thurman Munson
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Forty years later, the death of Yankees captain Thurman Munson in plane crash still is shocking - Newsday
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Remembering Yankees Captain Thurman Munson On His Death Anniversary
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Diana Munson reminisces about her husband Thurman at Yankees' Old-Timers' Day - Newsday
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