Thurm: Memoirs of a Forever Yankee

· Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Michael Butler Murray
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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.

About the author

Thurman Munson was a New York Yankees catcher for eleven seasons and the first team captain (1976-1979) since Lou Gehrig. Upon his untimely death in 1979, the New York Yankees retired his #15 and honored him with a plaque in their legendary Monument Park. He is survived by his wife Diana and his three children.

Michael Butler Murray is a professional actor, narrator, and musician who has voiced over fifty-five audiobooks. His recorded titles run the spectrum from dramatic to comedic fiction and nonfiction titles varying in topics from the Middle East to understanding your dog's olfactory senses.

Marty Appel is generally considered the leading historian of New York Yankees lore. He is the award-winning author of over twenty-five books, including Pinstripe Empire, Casey Stengel, and Now Pitching for the Yankees. He resides in New York, New York.

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