Man, has it been that long? I spent two decades working as a shipping manager for a mens clothing company located in North Jersey and the owners we very tight with lots of big name athletes. They would always bring them out to the factory to shake hands and say hello. Thurman Munson lived literally around the corner from the place and came by on many occasions. Having met him in the flesh several times I was always shocked that such an unprepossessing guy could go out and play with such skill and enthusiasm. The news of his death cast a pall over the place for some time. This thread is a real nice idea - take a minute or so and think back on a ballplayer gone way too early. Thirty-seven years? Hard to accept.
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