Thurman Munson 1979 - Munson Memorial & Tribute, Yankee Stadium, 8/3/1979, WPIX-TV
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- YanksAtShea presents the New York Yankees Memorial and Tribute to their captain, Thurman Munson, their great, gritty, blue-collar catcher from 1970-79, the day after his death in a tragic private plane crash. Yankee Stadium is packed in drizzle-like weather this night for a somber ceremony and tribute including a benediction by Terrance Cardinal Cooke and "America the Beautiful" sung by Robert Merrill. Once Merrill finishes singing the large crowd delivers in tribute to their Yankee Captain one of the longest ovations in Stadium history (from 21:20 to approx. 30:30 on the time counter!). Frank Messer and Bill White are the announcers. Long live the great Thurman Munson!!
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I was 12 years old. I cried and cried and told my dad I didn't want to play baseball anymore. Dad told me that would make Thurman angry at me. So I went out and threw about 1000 pitches against my garage wall. I still get tears thinking about it.
Awesome!
I was twelve as well was sad for a day or two but my dad had died in March 1979 so I was still dealing with that.
@@raygordonteacheschess5501 Oh man, that's terrible. I couldn't imagine that.
@raygordonteacheschess5501 terrible year. My grandfather on my mom's side passed the year before. He was 53.
So sorry for all your losses, all of you. ❤❤❤
Those were times when team was everything. Thurman should be in the HOF. No doubts.
With all due respect, I don't think Thurman put up the numbers to make it into the HOF. I think if he had not died and had gone on to play another 5 to 7 years in the bigs, I agree. But the numbers are just not there.
Neither were Roy Hallidays numbers and he died in the same manner and he got in.
@@BronxBomber-mf9hl Munson and Halliday both sucked as pilots, we can all agree on that.
The 1979 Yankees were built almost entirely out of expensive free-agents.
@@raygordonteacheschess5501 I'll bet you can't name more than 3. Because thats all they had. Dummy.
I was at the game with my wife. Still have the ticket. It was heart breaking.
I was playing kickball with my brother and my neighborhood friends. We were thirsty and needed a quick break. I went into my house to get a glass of lemonade. Channel 7 news was just starting, and there was picture of Munson in the background. The news anchor said Yankees catcher Thurman Munson was killed today in a plane crash in Canton, Ohio. I couldn't believe it. That was impossible. I just watched him play a game against the White Sox the night before. I was crying and couldn't stop when I went back outside and told them all the news. My brother and friends were all crying too. The most tragic moment that I can ever remember in sports. He was my favorite Yankee then, and still is all-time. I still tear up 37 years later.
I know Thurman and Reggie Jackson didn't always have the best relationship, but seeing Reggie visibly sobbing in the outfield chokes me up.
+smittykins By the beginning of 1978, and pretty much for the remainder of Thurman's life, they were friends. They had more things in common that people thought. They both had business interests outside of baseball.
You certainly are an idiot.
smittykins Thurman and Reggie we're more than cool with each other and each others role on the Yankees.
The One and Only culprit(s) were/was the New York Press Media. They lied like rugs, and constantly & continually started as well as stirred up ALL the major problems that New York papers (N.Y. Post, Daily News, Newsday etc.)
Why do you think that Thurman, for the greatest amount of time, straight out/up REFUSED to talk/converse/deal with those troublemaking demons.
That's why our awesome & phenomenal President, President Donald Trump's done labels those numerous demons as the "Fake News", the fake media lowlifes.
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@jesusisnotallright s let me find out that y'all got a heavyweight fetish for pornography only involving overweight gay men.
Y'alls definitely sound like a super sad individual that done ain't got not a single person to speak to, confide in, interact with, and trust in.
Now that's a real, true sad picture I believe that you represent quite well. You definitely need prayer. And I'm just about positive that you have been told that exact deal, time , time again............................
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They DIDN'T?? I never knew that. Rest In Peace, Thurman Munson
I vividly remember watching this on WPIX as a kid with my Dad and older brother. I welled up like millions of other Americans watching this broadcast. That was a sad day in my childhood and this is coming from a die hard Red Sox fan. RIP Thurman. 🕆
Almost 35 years later and that banner "15 Thanks" still brings a lump to the throat, along with the nonstop applause. As a Yankee fan, it's probably not fair of me to say it, but there's no team in sports that celebrates and honors its men and its history like the Yankees do. Without a VCR and a 24 hr sports network, this clip proves that my memories of this night are just as clear as when it all happened.
Bill White was such a wonderful color man. Very good player, too! Nice to hear him.
He was my favorite announcer.
I'll never forget. One of 3 times in my lifetime that NYC was quiet, grief stricken.
Seriously, how is this guy not in the hall of fame? 7x all star, 2x world series champ, 76' al mvp, 3x golden glove winner, Yankees captain? Why not!?
They will say he didnt have the numbers. But you know what? Neither did Roy Halladay and he died in the same manner and he is in
And 1970 Rookie of the Year. He should be in.
Still have my 1972 autographed Yankee baseball I got from Thurman back then. He will always be my all time favorite player.
If it's real worth alot
I became a lifelong Yankees fan in Texas because of Thurman Munson in 1976 when the Yankees played the Texas Rangers, and I still get tears when I watch this video.
Messer and White did an outstanding job of talking during such a sad time and an unscripted one during the rain delay. When Munson died, that team was never as good again. The stadium was real at 430ft to left center, no advertising behind the catcher, and robert merrill singing at the stadium. All gone now.
As a kid I enjoyed listening to the broadcasts on WPIX before we had cable. It brings back memories of my Mom who was a big Yankee fan. Although I ended up liking the Red Sox, I miss those days. Now I’ll only watch from time to time if nothing else is on TV.
I'm a die hard 19 year old Yankees fan from NJ , I played baseball my entire life and I Catch and wear #15 because of Munson. Even though he was before my time hearing stories from my mom about him makes him one of all my all time favorite athletes
It has been 40 years RIP The Captain #15
Totally blown away by this video...you could never get a 10 minute + standing ovation today for anything....how times change...
sure you can...just be a 22 year Hispanic pitcher and drug user...drive a boat..kill 3 under the influence ......and have your number retired.......
Yeah and who only played like what less than two years in the game. Munson was a REAL ballplayer not like the divas we have today that seem to care more about their flashy cleats, their hairstyles, and the bullshit batflips. Cant even compare the two guys.
It's a moment of pure emotion. The ovation prior to the beginning of this game was something that can't be put into words. This was Friday. On Monday they had to go the funeral in Canton Ohio. What happened that night in the final game of this series, coming back from 4-0 late with Bobby Murcer, one of the men who gave a eulogy at his funeral, driving in all five runs including the two-run single in the bottom of the 9th that won the game was something that seemed almost biblical and miraculous.
@@BronxBomber-mf9hlwho played less than 2 years in the game?
Thurm was my favorite Yankee, I was 15 when he passed, I cried that night like he was a member of my family, I was catcher in my babe Ruth baseball team, I modeled my game after Thurman gritty and taking no crap from anyone it was a sad day! RIP thurm!
An incredible moment that will never be forgotten. Yankee fans were so passionate in that period!
This was the first baseball game I ever attended. It had long been planned in advance. It’s amazing how much my memories at age 7 held together. This was entirely overwhelming. My first trip to Yankee Stadium, grappling with the death of a hero. The loud ovation. It drizzled all night, and I remember my aunt saying that the day deserved lousy weather. I was so overwhelmed that I conked out cold in the 7th inning and woke up in my bed the next day. When I took my son to his first MLB game, I couldn’t help but contrast the pure joy of his experience.
Oh did I cry that day. I was 9 and he was my favorite. Well, he & Nettles.
Same here
I was at the game 40 years ago today. I remember it was pouring in NYC all day but they said on the radio the game was still on. My Dad and I got there early. No BP. The tarp covering the infield was blowing with the gusts of wind. The rain cleared about a half hour before the game but stayed misty. The stands were packed but everyone sat in silence. The Yanks took the field and the picture of Thurman appeared on the scoreboard along with the poem picked out by Steinbrenner (O Captain, My Captain....). We were sitting in left field, middle deck. As Robert Merrill sang God Bless America, Lou Pinella (playing left) broke down sobbing uncontrollably as did we all. The Yanks lost that night. I believe it was 1-0 Baltimore on a John Lowenstein home run. The score didn't matter. We all had to be there. After the game we silently walked thru the crowded hallways of the old stadium. I saw a boy who must have been about six or seven holding his Dad's hand, wearing a Munson jersey. He also had a black mourning band on the sleeve, the first time I saw that kind of tribute. That's when I really lost it. Thurman Munson was and still is my all time favorite Yankee. He absolutely belongs in the HOF. And I'm glad that I was there that awful, hot, rainy August night.
I was 9 when this happened. My parents let me watch the game because Thurman was my favorite player. I'm glad I was able to see Thurman live.
Luis Tiant was pretty emotional ... he must of really embraced his time with his teammate, friend and brother ... Thurman Munson ... R.I.P. Yankee Captain 🌟 🙏
He should have been in the HoF many years ago.
RIP, Cap
now these were great play by play announcers.
I remember this night. It took the Yankees many many years to recover from losing our captain. It became the longest drought for the Yankees with no World Series championship. 1979 to 1995.
I never seen anything more sad in sports and being a yankee fan..Thurman will always be my favorite catcher.
For sure! Take care my friend
Don't ever let facts cloud your hateful rants. You're idiocy is only surpassed by your ignorance. If you know any people with fully-formed brains they will be able to explain that "un-fan friendly" athletes don't get pro-longed standing ovations. Munson was a gritty ballplayer, not to mention a seven-time All Star who won three Gold Gloves, was named Rookie of the Year and American League MVP. and hit .357 in the post season. And, the Yankees improved 14 games from 1979 to 1980. All those years in 1st grade and you still don't know basic mathematics. You're a moron.
Jose Fernandez’s memorial pre show was extremely sad
jesusisnotallright s Then you can also say that without Munson, the Yankees wouldn’t have made the series in ‘76, ‘77, or ‘78
jesusisnotallright s I followed baseball closely when he played and, along with Bench and Fisk, he was regarded as the best in his time. Why the anger, dude?
I was a fan of the Yankees(& still one, even though I don't live in NY anymore). Thurman Munson's passing touched me as it did any Yankee or baseball fan. I was 10 1/2 years old when he passed away. The Yankees were still on their back to back World Series victory high. It would be a long time before the Yankees would win another World Series. 😥⚾
Best tribute in sports history.
+Joe Smith You may be right about that. It is moving beyond words. It was so loud, and I really look at it as the fans not wanting to say goodbye. They just wanted to keep cheering and hollering and expressing their great love and affection for Thurman. I'm blown away by this every time I see it. I was born in New York, and went to many sporting events there. Around the country, New York fans have a reputation as rabid, mean-spirited folks. I've always felt that reputation was undeserved. They are simply passionate. And with this tribute to Thurman, they showed so much love and class. They showed their true colors.
Hold your loved ones tight as meny times as you can. You never no when they will be gone. Death does not respect anyone or anything. Yet we respect it completely. Beautiful video. God bless baseball.
I'll never forget those days following Thurman Munson's death. Seems like yesterday. Still just as sad.
I was riding my motorcycle 22 days shy of my 18th birthday. I had just experienced the joy of high school graduation 6 weeks before this tragic event and I was enjoying my summer job and youth. I stopped the motorcycle as my girlfriend rode her bike that summer day 7 miles to be with me and she heard it on the small radio she had in her pocket. We hugged each other and cried. She wasn't as big of a fan as I was but she sure knew the Yankees and the Yankee way. Brings chills to me to this day. A finer player and family man you will not find.
Just amazing to see this so many years later and it still stings! This is the greatest tribute ever in any sports or in life! I love that the broadcast, the league even the Orioles joined in and was apart of this outpouring of admiration and support! I love that the teams knew that they all needed to stand still and grieve through such a tragic moment. Say what you want about us obnoxious Yankee fans, but this was the greatest outpouring of emotion - Boston did a phenomenal job after 2013 and was glad to see NY give tribute to them with Sweet Caroline. Not to mention all of America after Sept. 11. Baseball is the bond. Any fan will feel proud to be a part of.
The greatest and most emotional tribute that I've ever seen one man receive.
I was at this game, Luis Tiant threw a 1 hitter and lost. An incredible night of baseball.
I was devastated... he was my favorite player. I had to become a Yankees fan because of him. (not so much a Yankees fan now) I still remember exactly where I was when I heard. It was a Thursday when he passed.
This is the first time I have seen this since I was there in person that night. Can't believe it has been almost 37 years.
40 yrs ago crazy how time flies
This was the second straight year that a player died during the season! Lyman Bostock in late Sept. 1978 and Munson.
.292 BA, MVP, phenomenal postseason record, and 700+ rbi in just 10 years. Probably the best catcher not in the HOF.
I cried for days. .. Thurman was the BEST!!#
Powerful and emotional
Heartfelt and unrehearsed and unscripted. The ovation from the fans was unlike ones you ever see today.
I remember this very well, I was watching this on WPIX Channel 11 in NY. I was deeply saddened when I learned about Thurman Munson's passing. 😥⚾
This video made me cry. I remember this like it was yesterday. I was 13 at the time. Such a horrible tragedy.
Although I barely recall seeing him play, Thurman Munson was a class act.
Something about the month of August in the late 1970's that makes it the saddest Summer month in my memory. August 16, 1977 and August 2, 1979.
This was such a sad night. I remember it vividly. Sincere thanks to whomever posted this.
Remember that weekend well. My Orioles were almost in cruise control and were going to New York to put the knockout blow on the Yanks! Then...the news came and suddenly it didn't seem so cool to beat up in New York. I knew Thurmon Munson through the Chuck Thompson and Bill O'Donnell description of him on the radio. We had a catcher with similar grit and leadership skills and we got him from the Yankees who just didn't have room for him. Rick Dempsey. One of my favorite Orioles ever. When I was growing up, I wanted to be a Catcher. Thats where the action was, and leaders of men. Especially in the 70's and early 80's. Too many Great Catchers to name. Real baseball guys know exactly the ones I'm talking about. But Thurman was the Captain of the most Storried franchise of them all, and that says something. So as a Oriole fan I felt his death too. That game that night was also a ABC game and one I knew we would lose. We did. The Orioles won the pennant in '79 and for the next 2 seasons had epic series with the Yankees and just couldn't over take them. I think that was a lit of the residual effect of having a guy like Munson in the clubhouse. Looking at his locker and being reminded about the responsibility you have when you put on the Pinstripes! Many hate the Yankees, but we understand how important it is for that team to be relevant. On your wsy to a pennant the question will always be asked. If your in the American League how good were the Yankees when you won? If they weren't good then it pit some tarnish on your Pennant. Its the truth, and you better win 'em when you get your shot because as the Orioles of the late 70's and into the 80's when the Orioles fell out of contention. The Yankees won't be down long.
A great Yankee and even greater captain. RIP
10 minute fan tribute gets to me.
I remember R.I.P Thurman this was heartbreaking still remember
1976-1978 - What a time to be a Yankee fan....
This old stadium not only brought back memories of the great championships but also of the saddest time of Yankee history the stadium should have never been torn down
A true leader. We will never forget our Captain. Go Yanks!
I remember that day like it was yesterday.
Love how everyone is standing
I was down the right field line, upper deck. From the Thursday afternoon Thurman died through the “Murcer game” on Monday night it was all to surreal to fully comprehend. Our beloved Captain seemed simply indestructible. To understand that he was never coming back...
I can't imagine how difficult it was to even play that game that night.
thurman will always be in our hearts and thoughts and we all YANKEES FANS MISS YOU
I was 16, a huge Yankee fan, watching TV in my family den, and Chuck Scarborough broke the news of his plane crash on NBC Channel 4. I remember thinking "what was Thurman doing flying a plane in Ohio in the middle of baseball season?"
35 years ago today. RIP, TM.
This was the last game I ever watched…,Thurman was my hero.
Gone way to young.
To this day, reflecting back on this moment brings tears to my eyes and there has not been much that has brought tears to my eyes before or subsequently. As a lifelong NY Yankee fan, attending my first games in the late 1960's, Thurman was and will always remain beloved. A tough, resilient man, who was forced to play through all types of pain and injury, he was a very clutch performer, who was an excellent defensive catcher (when his arm wasn't hanging off), capable of hitting for average and with situational power. He was one of the guys you wanted in your corner when times were tough and pressure was on. For all you baseball fans too young to have actually watched Thurman perform, here is a tidbit from a doctor who has treated scores of professional and world-class athletes. In 1978, Thurman Munson played a significant portion of the regular and post season with a grade II-III Acromion-Clavicular Separation of his dominant throwing arm, that would have forced the vast majority of other athletes to shut it down and go on the DL for a minimum of 6 weeks and perhaps surgical intervention ending the season. Thurman played and threw suffering in excruciating pain for much of the season, but endured it and helped NY win the 78 World Series. Today there would be not a single athlete in baseball to play with this injury. He was probably the best hitter on the Yankees, and certainly most feared with men in scoring position. Reggie was the thunder and thumper, but Munson was the heart and soul of the NY Yankees. Reggie could be pitched to, as most aggressive, hard swinging hitters can be exploited by top-flight aces faced in post season. That is not to say that Reggie did not perform well in the post season, as his record speaks for itself, he also rose to the occasion. But a pitcher could exploit Jackson's aggression, whereas Munson was more than content lacing a double in the gap. Check this out, in 1976 in 616 at bats, Munson struck out only 38 times, while batting .302, hitting 17 Home Runs, and knocking in 105 RBI's. Today guys have 38 k's before May is finished. He stuck out a total of 571 times during his abbreviated 11 year career. NY Yankee 1st baseman Chris Carter by contrast strikes out in excess of 200 times per season, while hitting more home runs but knocking in fewer runs. Guys like Carter, would be complete liabilities in the post season and would likely go ofer the entire post-seaon or close to it, whereas Munson rose to the situation and added 50-100 points to his batting average. Had it not been for Johnny Bench and the fact that the Big Red Machine beat the Yankees in the 76 world series, Munson may well have been voted MVP of the series. He was 9 for 17 in the series, batting .529. Reggie Jackson was referred to as Mr. October, while Yankee fans and baseball opponents referred to Thurman as Mr. Clutch.
I was 18 then and still have the news paper clipping. A ledgend!
Mythical Mountan Central Asian Ovcharkas I wanted to ask this question. If he had lived, do the Yankees beat Kansas City in 1980 in that ALCS and Philly in the World Series, as good as Philly was that year? My personal opinion is yes the Yankees win in 1980 because of months presents in that lineup yes Reggie was a feared slugger to be sure and hit 41 HRs in 1980, but Munson was the one guy that was clutch time and again especially in October. I think that experience especially in the World Series against Philly would’ve made a difference and I think the Yankees would’ve won that series if Munson had still lived. I think they would have one more title run in those Yankee teams. I have to think with Munson being killed in the plane crash, I think it accelerated the dismantling of the Yankees title teams even though they went back to the Fall Classic in 1981. I also believe Munson wouldn’t have allowed the Yankees to blow a 2-0 lead like they ultimately did v LA.
I was 9 when he died and oh did I cry!!!! Others may have better numbers than he, but none was as passionate and dedicated to his craft and teammates than he.
As a Boston RED SOX fan l even put aside "the hatred" l have for the Yankees for a few moments for #15 Thurmon Munson and the Yankee teammates of his. Respect
Loved Thurman. Can't believe it's 37 years.
I still remember my dad telling me it happened, I was at practice for my babe Ruth baseball team, I was stunned, 15 years old
I remember Munson as a rookie. Saw him behind the plate pick someone off first, lightning fast. I knew the lousy Yankees days were going to end soon!
15 in our hearts forever
Leaving home plate empty when they took the field....still makes the hair on your neck stand up and the chills..
Thank You for a great posting. I remember watching that live its hard to
believe it is 34 years ago.
As the yankee I am born n raised!!! This was beautiful!!! I remember when it happened feels like a million years ago!!! What a great bomber he will always be!!! Be good!!
I remember that day very well.
I was in the Navy in Japan when I heard the news. I was shocked. took me years to come to terms with it.
Great post. I am a Red Sox fan but this is a really moving post. Thanks
I remember Cardinal Cooke...he was before Cardinal O' Connor! Sad what happened to Thurman Munson...from what
I keep hearing,he was one hell of a player!
I wish today's players had the same respect for the game.
I was 13. Remember it vividly.
Thank you so much for posting this.
It’s strange seeing anyone but Don Mattingly wearing #23. I was only 6 years old when this happened, but I remember how upset my Mom and older brother were upon hearing about Thurman’s passing even 40 years later.
I was there. It was as if the crowd wanted to will Thurman back to life with the continuous applause. But alas- that’s not how life works 😢
Great stuff....First time I've seen this in 34 years..Thank you :)
For years and years one hears about how tough and unforgiving New Yorkers are. You see it portrayed on TV, film, etc. Having never had the privilege to visit, I'd have to say once someone works their way into their hearts and earns their respect that there's no finer people in the world.
Two weeks before he passed, Thurman and Reggie flew together.
You might say they got past their issues.
this is one of the saddest things i have ever seen
Never forget hearing of his death. Was one of my favorites. RIP Thurman,
I saw this live as a 12 year old. Still brings chills as a 47 years old.
Vinnie Sallustio and guss
Captain Forever.
Thurman is among the great Captains in Yankee history and this is a very moving tribute of one of great Yankees of all time. I like to see the whole game but a very moving tribute of one of the best.
RIP Thurman. The Yankee Captain died 40 years ago today.
I went to this game and was amazed how Luis Tiant threw a one hitter and lost when Rick Dempsey hit a home run for the only run of the game. It was truly a sad at Yankee stadium.
As a New Jersey native and Yankee fan, I was shocked when I heard the news of his plane crash. He was the Captain after all and a tremendous catcher. I rank Munson right up there with the likes of Johnny Bench. I saw him play; he was that good
I’ll tell you this. I’ve always said this if Munson have lived, I truly believe the Yankees would’ve won two more World Series. I don’t believe they would have lost the 80 LCS against Kansas City or the World Series v Philadelphia that year. In that 1980 series versus the Royals, you could tell they really missed Thurman Munson when they got swept because he was the guy that came up big in big moments.
If the Yankees had played the Phillies in that World Series, as good as Phillies roster was and their pitching staff, I just don’t think they would’ve beaten the Yankees with Thurman Munson there had he lived.
And I’m also certain they would have not blown a two game lead against the Dodgers the next year in that WS, even though Reggie was hurt that year. Munson would’ve made what sure that they finish the deal.
In summary, If Munson has still lived, you could’ve truly seen the Yankees win four of five World Series in that decade.
As much as I hate the new stadium. I do love the museum section. Seeing Thurman's locker was awesome.
The “new stadium”= “The Bronx County Colosseum”
You know you are a pretty special yankee when you become the first yankee to be named Capt since The Iron Horse #15 should be in the HOF. Didnt have the so called Hall numbers but what he did in his time in the MLB was amazing. Roy Halladay doesnt have HOF numbers and died in the same manner as Munson and he is in
Was at this game special memory
Dead Yankee celebrations are part of what makes the franchise so legendary.
I know that Thurman and Reggie did not get along. It was interesting to see Reggie crying just as hard as any one in Right Field.
Thurman will forever be missed.
Xoxo
The Clarences (robert, erin & leslie)
I was at that game...a wild scene as fans spontaneously ran onto the field to pick up all of the thrown candy & run back into the stands as fast as they went out.