Thurm: Memoirs of a Forever Yankee

by Thurman Munson

Thurman Munson's memoir, written just the year before his death, returns with a new introduction about his lasting legacy and a new foreword by his wife Diana who reveals the man dedicated to family and fans above himself.



Over forty years since Thurman Munson’s death, 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.

Genres: Baseball

241 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 7, 2023

Reviews

[Joseph Reilly · Rating 2 out of 5]

Thurman Munson's memoir reveals little about the Yankee legend. Munson was an extremely private man. We learn that he was devoted to his family who he hardly writes about, baseball, and his business interests. He is even extremely guarded with his well-documented rivalries with Reggie Jackson and Carlton Fisk. Munson was a class act but a memoir should contain some revelations and insight that you can not receive on Wikipedia.

[mitchell p. kanefsky · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another Great Read From Mr. Appel

Capturing Munson's grittiness alongside his devotion to his family is at the center of Marty Appel's efforts. If Munson can't be voted into the HOF by the Veterans Committee, then I would suggest they read this book after taking off their collective blindfold.

[Andrew E. Greenberg · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thurman Munson

I enjoyed hearing Thurman Munson‘s voice after all these years. I feel that I really got to know him. I remain surprise that he is not a member of the baseball Hall of Fame. Perhaps, if some of the baseball writers who vote would read this book, Thurman would be where he should be.

[Maribelle Gordon · Rating 5 out of 5]

An easy read but very profound and I think every baseball fan should read it no matter their stance on the Yankees. Some very chilling comments knowing what soon followed the publication of this memoir.

[steve faliks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was an easy read. Especially if you grew up loving the Yankees as i did. It was a shame to lose him as early in his life as we did , but if you like Yankees, you’ll like this book

[Judi · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. I would have given it a 4, but I know I'm biased because I really, really liked Thurman Munson.