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. Official Reach American League baseball signed in ballpoint by twenty-four members of the 1970 New York Yankees including Thurman Munson, Ralph Houk, Jake Gibbs, Jerry Kenney, Gary Waslewski, Pete Ward, Mel Stottlemyre (ss), Mike Kekich, Ron Klimkowski, Curt Blefary, Steve Hamilton, Horace Clarke, Frank Tepedino, Dan Cater, John Lyttle, Lindy McDaniel, Ron Hansen, Gene Michael, Jack Aker, Fritz Petersen, Stan Bahnsen, and Roy White. In very good condition, with all signatures a shade or two light, with some a bit more faded. The Munson is strong and displays well and is a nice example from his first full major league seasonAuction LOA Steve Grad/PSA/DNA and R&R COA.
