Heart and soul of the 1970s New York Yankees. On August 2, 1979, Thurman was practicing touch-and-go landings at the Akron-Canton Airport with his newly purchased Cessna Citation. The twin-engine jet fell 1000 feet short of the runway during an attempted landing and burst into flames. Munson was killed in the accident while two others were injured. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, New York Yankees letterhead, no date. Letter to the father of a Little League catcher. In full, “Thank you for your nice letter. I’m very happy that I’m your son’s favorite ballplayer, and his inspiration to become a catcher in Little League. And I would also like to thank you for your compliments regarding my career. But I must say that listing me along with Bill Dickey and Yogi Berra is a bit premature. But it is really an honor to be carrying on the great Yankee tradition. Right now I am concentrating on staying healthy and in the line-up every day, and doing whatever I can to help this ballclub win. While I cannot send you a ball signed by the team as you requested, I have enclosed an autographed 8 x 10 photo which I hope your son will like.” Double matted and framed with a color glossy 8 x 10 photo of Munson, to an overall size of 24.5 x 17.5. Accompanied by a letter of authenticity from PSA/DNA. A few trivial wrinkles, otherwise very fine condition. R&R COA. Oversized.
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