This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/30/2018
Offered is a stunning and captivating single signed 8" x 10" color c.1971 promotional photo by former Yankee Captain Thurman Munson in black ink. On August 2, 1979, Munson was killed in a plane crash at the Canton-Akron airport. The Yankee captain was practicing touch-and-go landings in his new jet when the fatal accident occurred. In the days before electronic mail and social media, the news of Thurman Munson’s death flashed like lightning across every TV and radio station in America. No baseball fan wanted to believe it, hoping for some kind of mistake or misidentification. However, after seeing and hearing the numerous news reports, people had to confront the harsh reality of the tragedy. Munson was so revered at the time of his passing, flags were flown at half-staff in New York and New Jersey at the behest of the state governors. The first Yankee player to be named captain since Lou Gehrig, Thurman was popular with his teammates, who respected his dedication to the team. His opponents knew him as a tough hard-nosed competitor who did whatever it took to win. This exceptional photo is signed in black ink below the printed facsimile and over his desirable pinstripe image. Overall in good condition with light handling wear. Hands down the nicest Munson photo we have ever seen! Authenticated by Beckett Authentication Services (BAS) with a full letter of authenticity.