Thurman Munson was an American professional baseball player who played as a catcher for the New York Yankees from 1969 until his tragic death in a plane crash in 1979. Munson was known for his exceptional defensive skills as a catcher and was awarded three Gold Glove Awards during his career. He was also a seven-time All-Star, the American League Rookie of the Year in 1970, and the AL Most Valuable Player in 1976. Munson was the captain of the Yankees and was a key part of the team’s success in the 1970s, which included three American League pennants and two World Series championships.

This lot is a Thurman Munson baseball card #5 produced by Topps in 1971.

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