Austin Wells marks 47th anniversary of Thurman Munson’s death

Custom catcher’s gear carried the tribute Sunday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read

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Austin Wells wore custom catcher's gear today to honor Thurman Munson on the 47th anniversary of Munson's passing 💙 http

What happened: Munson died in a plane crash on Aug. 2, 1979, at age 32.

Why it matters: Munson became the Yankees’ first captain since Lou Gehrig when he received the title in 1976. He spent his entire 11-season career with the club.

By the numbers: Munson won the 1970 AL Rookie of the Year and 1976 AL MVP awards and earned seven All-Star selections.

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@Yankees Aug 2, 6:38 PM ET

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