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. Thurman was killed in the accident while two others were injured. Ballpoint signature, “Thurman Munson,” on an off-white 4 x 1.75 card, also signed by Ron Hansen, and affixed to a 5 x 3 card, with two small clipped photos affixed to top. In fine condition, with light shade of toning affecting portion of signature. COA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
