Tag Archives: thurman munson

15 DUPACR: Jerry Grote

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

Loyal readers of MetsToday know that I’m a catcher. Do you know why I’m a catcher? Because when I first became aware of baseball (thanks to WOR and WPIX), in the mid-1970s, my two favorite players were Thurman Munson and … Continue reading →

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2009 Analysis: Josh Thole

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Joe Janish

Josh Thole made the improbable jump from A-ball in 2008 to MLB in 2009 — making a pit-stop in AA Binghamton in between. After hitting .321 in his 17-game September debut, and delighting fans with his youth, energy, and choked-up … Continue reading →

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Remembering Thurman Munson

Posted on August 2, 2009 by Joe Janish

Today is the 30th anniversary of the death of Thurman Munson. Yes, I know this is a Mets blog but it’s also my blog, and “Thurm” was, hands-down, my favorite baseball player of all time — and the reason I … Continue reading →

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