This is the year the Yankees will never forget
The Yankees endure a disastrous season as Rich Gosage's thumb surgery and a clubhouse fight derail the team. Manager Bob Lemon is dismissed and Billy Martin is rehired while Mickey Rivers and Sparky Lyle head to Texas. Thurman Munson dies, marking a tragedy that seals a grim year for the Yankees.
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Thurman Munson Death Shoots Through Yankees Circle
In a Yorke/Southern Illinoisan style tribute, players recount the loss of Thurman Munson and the impact on teammates including Billy Martin and Reggie Jackson. They share memories of his love of flying, the plane incidents, and the emotional toll. Murcer and Gossage reflect on a season hampered by tragedy, while Munson’s family and the team grapple with grief and meaning.
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Brock Relishes Chase as He Nears 3000 Hits
Lou Brock plays down pressure as he nears 3000 hits, batting .320 and aiming to finish his Hall of Fame career with a blaze of glory. He emphasizes the final performance over the milestone, noting 100 hits this season are manageable despite a 66-hit decline last year.
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Munson Farewell Procession At Canton Civic Center
Thousands gather at Canton for Thurman Munson funeral as family friends teammates and Yankee stars attend a private service for the late captain who died in a plane crash. Michael Munson appears in No 15 replica uniform to honor his father with tears and tribute from teammates including Bobby Murcer and Lou Piniella.
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Ecclesiastes
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Tracy Lynn
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Adults should grow up about Little League on flaws
Gary Sosniecki argues that grownups too often distort youth sports, citing a Herrin girls T-ball forfeit dispute and a tense umpiring incident. He praises volunteers like Frank Manfredo and Bill Bonali, notes local all star success, and urges focus on kids having fun, learning baseball, and sportsmanship, with winning emphasized properly.
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Frank Manfredo
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Bill Bonali
Southern Illinois
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Goose) Gossage
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