Ex-Yankee Munson's memorablia to be auctioned

 
Thurman Munson's World Series rings, MVP trophy and the uniform that the former New York Yankees catcher wore for his final home game before he died in a plane crash will be auctioned off in connection with this summer's All-Star game at Yankee Stadium. [link]

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