Thurm: Memoirs of a Forever Yankee

Thurman Munson's memoir, Thurm: Memoirs of a Forever Yankee, has been updated with a new introduction and foreword by his wife Diana, highlighting his dedication to family and fans above himself. The book chronicles his life, career, and relationships with teammates and owners, including his tragic death in a plane crash at age thirty-two.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 23 March 2023
Publisher: Diversion Books

Thurman Munson's memoir, written just a year before his untimely death, has been reissued with a new introduction that delves into his enduring legacy and a new foreword by his wife, Diana, who sheds light on the man's unwavering dedication to family and fans above all else.

Over forty years since Thurman Munson's passing, Thurm: Memoirs of a Forever Yankee takes readers on a captivating journey into the life of the legendary New York Yankees catcher. In collaboration with renowned Yankee historian Marty Appel, Munson recounts his path to the majors, his remarkable career success, his role as the first team captain in nearly forty years since Lou Gehrig, the Yankees' triumphant return to glory with back-to-back World Series victories in 1977 and 1978, the toll his body took as he gave his all to the sport, and his unwavering commitment to his wife and children above all else.

Munson, a native of Ohio, emerged as a rising star in the Yankee franchise, playing in an era graced by Hall of Famers such as teammate Reggie Jackson, a fierce rivalry with Boston Red Sox catcher Carlton Fisk, and clashes with new owner George Steinbrenner along the way to championship glory. He shares captivating stories of his time behind the plate, catching for pitchers like Ron Guidry, Catfish Hunter, and Goose Gossage, who all credited Munson's expertise for their own success.

Appel's conclusion provides a poignant reflection on Munson's tragic death at the age of thirty-two in the plane he was piloting, with Diana Munson penning the Foreword. They both contemplate the profound impact Munson left in baseball and in life, celebrating his timeless legacy.

Thurman Munson's memoir serves as a testament to his remarkable life and career, offering a glimpse into the world of baseball and the indelible mark he left on the sport and the lives of those he touched.

Weight: 262g
Dimension: 140 x 216 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781635769715