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Thurman Munson Newspaper

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Thurman Munson Newspaper
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''New York Daily News'' newspaper dated 3 August 1979, the day after Yankees all-star catcher Thurman Munson died in a tragic plane crash at age 32. Front page headline reads ''Air Crash Kills Yanks' Munson'' and obituary headline reads '''One Helluva Guy'''. Munson, considered the heart and soul of the Yankees, led them to three consecutive World Series and was the first team captain since Lou Gehrig. Complete 10'' x 15'' paper runs 68pp. Toning throughout, some adhesive residue along bottom of pages 34 and 35. Overall in good condition.