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Remembering the Longest Running Infield 40 years after the Dodgers
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Thurman Munson, New York Yankees catcher, remembered 40 years later
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Thurman Munson: The Yankees' Eternal, Most-cherished Captain
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Thurman Munson Inspiration Painting by David Pucciarelli
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40 years on, Thurman Munson's death remains one of sports' most
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October 17, 1978: Remembering My Favorite Yankee Team
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Bobby Murcer, 62, Yankee on Field and Air, Dies - The New York Times
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BLOMBERG: Remembering Thurman Munson 40 years after former Yankee
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Yankees walk off vs. Brewers after nearly being no-hit
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August 6, 1979: Yankees bury Thurman Munson, win emotional game
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40 years ago today, we tragically lost - New York Yankees