Bronx Banter: Card Corner--Thurman Munson

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 Bronx Banter: Card Corner--Thurman Munson
This is the second of a two-part series. August 2, 1979. I remember that day too well. In the midst of one of my bad habits, I was staring at the television while eating dinner. I was watching "Gilligan s Island," of all things, a show that I wouldn t watch today if you paid me at a rate of $10 a hour. Suddenly, Metromedia Television in New York (Channel Five, for those who grew up in or near ... [link]

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Published 3/19/2008 by Patrick Sullivan at Baseball Analysts
... pledge drive at Baseball Musings. His is one of the very finest baseball sites around, combining three of the most valuable characteristics of a true blog. He aggregates much of the best content from around the web, chips in with astute commentary and analysis of his own and even compiles the invaluable Day by Day database. If you enjoy his site, you might consider a modest donation. - Bruce Markusen recalls the day Thurmon Munson died over at Bronx Banter. It's a really nice read, and even includes an old baseball card of ...

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