Lot # 160: 8/1/1979 Thurman Munson Final Game Ticket Stubs 8/6/1979 Thurman Munson Funeral Day Game Ticket Stubs (4)

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Considered by many to be the “heart and soul” of the 1970s New York Yankees, Thurman Munson has remained one of the most talked about Yankees of that era. Munson’s performance on the field was legendary, being the only catcher in MLB postseason history to record at least a .300+ batting average, 20 RBIs, and 20 defensive caught steals. He led the Yankees to 3 consecutive World Series appearances from 1976 to 1978 and was the first player to be named captain since Lou Gehrig. Off the field Munson was known for snacking on frog legs, playing recreational hardball, and frequently flew his Cessna Citation jet. His aviation hobby unfortunately led to his tragic death on August 2, 1979 while attempting to land the plane at Akron-Canton Regional Airport. The day after Munson’s passing the Yankees played their scheduled game without their captain with Munson’s number being retired before the first pitch. Featured are two ticket stubs from Munson’s final game on August 1, 1979. Both have been graded and encapsulated by PSA with a grade of 7. Also included are two ungraded stubs from the game played on the Day of Munson’s funeral on August 6, 1979.