Thurman Munson

Born on today's date, Thurman Munson.

"I took your best shot and didn't feel a thing." - note passed from Munson via a clubhouse kid to Rich Gossage of the White Sox after Gossage hit him with a pitch

Thurman Munson

On this date in 1970, Thurman Munson is named the AL Rookie of the Year.

"I'm a little too belligerent. I cuss and swear at people. I yell at umpires and maybe I'm a little too tough at home sometimes. I don't sign as many autographs as I should and I haven't been very good with writers."

Thurman Munson/Carlton Fisk brawl

On this date in 1973, Thurman Munson and Carlton Fisk brawl at Fenway Park. With the score tied 2-2 in the top of the ninth, Munson attempts to score from 3rd on a missed bunt by Gene Michael and crashes into Fisk and they both come up swinging. The Red Sox beat the Yankees 3-2.

"There's no question I threw the first punch but he started it." - Thurman Munson

Thurman Munson

Born on today's date, Thurman Munson.

"Thurman Munson is a nice guy who doesn't want anyone to know it." - Yankees GM, Gabe Paul

Thurman Munson would've just LOVED this!

Luis Tiant

Born on this date, Luis Tiant.

"It looks like Tiant has another pitch. Now he has about fifty." - Thurman Munson

Thurman Munson

On this date in 1978, Thurman Munson perishes at age 32 at Canton, Ohio in a crash of a plane he was piloting.

"I'm a little too belligerent. I cuss and swear at people. I yell at umpires and maybe I'm a little too tough at home sometimes. I don't sign as many autographs as I should and I haven't been very good with writers."

Thurman Munson/Carlton Fisk brawl

On this date in 1973, Thurman Munson and Carlton Fisk brawl at Fenway Park. With the score 2-2 in the top of the ninth, Munson attempts to score from 3rd on a missed bunt by Gene Michael and crashes into Fisk and they both come up swinging. Boston wins 3-2.

"There's no question I threw the first punch but he started it." - Thurman Munson

Luis Tiant

Born on today's date, Luis Tiant.

"It looks like Tiant has added another pitch. Now he has about fifty." - Thurman Munson

Thurman Munson

On this date in 1979, Thurman Munson dies at age 32 in a plane crash in Canton, Ohio.

"I took your best shot and didn't feel a thing." - note passed from Munson via a clubhouse kid to Rich Gossage of the White Sox after Gossage hit him with a pitch

Thurman Munson/Carlton Fisk fight

On this date in 1973, Thurman Munson and Carlton Fisk brawl at Fenway Park. With the score 2-2 in the top of the ninth, Munson attempts to score from 3rd on a missed bunt by Gene Michael and crashes into Fisk and they both come up swinging. Boston wins 3-2.

"There's no question I threw the first punch but he started it." - Thurman Munson

Thurman Munson

Born on today's date, Thurman Munson.

I'm a little too belligerent. I cuss and swear at people. I yell at umpires and maybe I'm a little too tough at home sometimes. I don't sign as many autographs as I should and I haven't been very good with writers."