Thurm

Memoirs of a Forever Yankee

By: Thurman Munson, Marty Appel (As told to)

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Paperback | 7 March 2023

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Thurman Munson's memoir, written just the year before his death, returns with a new introduction about his lasting legacy and a new foreword by his wife Diana who reveals the man dedicated to family and fans above himself.

Over forty years since Thurman Munson's death, Thurm: Memoirs of a Forever Yankee revives the life of the famous New York Yankees catcher. In collaboration with longtime Yankee historian Marty Appel, Munson chronicles in his own words his path to the majors, his career success, his approach to being the first team captain in nearly forty years since Lou Gehrig, the Yankees return to glory when they won the 1977 and 1978 World Series, the breakdown of his body as he gave his all to the sport, and his absolute dedication to his wife and children above all else.

Munson, the Ohio native who quickly rose to Yankee stardom, played in an age of Hall of Famers, including a competitive relationship with teammate Reggie Jackson, a fierce rivalry with Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk, and clashes with new owner George Steinbrenner on their way to championships. Munson shares further stories such as catching for pitchers Ron Guidry, Catfish Hunter, and Goose Gossage, who all later attributed their success to Munson behind the plate.

Appel's conclusion gracefully recounts Munson's tragic death at age thirty-two in the plane he was piloting and with Diana Munson writing the Foreword, they reflect on the impact Munson left in baseball and in life and celebrate his timeless legacy.

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"More than four decades after Munson's untimely passing, the legacy of this fallen Yankees captain remains active in the public consciousness. Munson’s connection to the fans who fell in love with his hard-nosed style will never diminish. For those born too late to see Munson in action, this book highlights the legend and introduces you to the man."

-Bryan Hoch, Yankees reporter for MLB.com, author of The Baby Bombers and The Bronx Zoom, co-author of Mission 27

"It was an honor to be Thurman's teammate. Reading Thurm: Memoirs of a Forever Yankee all these years later makes me appreciate his leadership even more."  

—Bucky Dent, New York Yankees shortstop and two-time World Series champion

"This IS Thurman. What a great time we had as teammates. I still miss our conversations on the mound all these years later."  

—Sparky Lyle, New York Yankees Cy Young-winning relief pitcher, two-time World Series champion, and author of The Bronx Zoo

"Thurm was a great teammate especially to young players arriving on the Yankees as I did in 1976. I'll never forget his leadership."

—Willie Randolph, New York Yankees second baseman and co-captain and six-time World Series champion

"When I got to the Yankees, Thurman was clearly the leader and making him captain was a formality. In Thurm, he tells his story the way only he can."

—Chris Chambliss, New York Yankees first baseman and six-time World Series champion

"Thurman was a great teammate, and I was honored to call him a friend. This is him in his own words and I can hear him speaking them now."  

—Ron Blomberg, New York Yankees

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