Catcher's Mask, worn by Thurman Munson
Catcher's Mask, worn by Thurman Munson
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- Description
- Catcher's mask worn by Thurman Munson.
- In a career shortened by tragedy, New York Yankee catcher Thurman Munson (1947-1979) achieved more than most who ever played the game. Named American League Rookie of the Year in his first full season in the Majors (1970,) Munson would go on to appear in seven All-Star games, receive three Gold-Glove Awards, win two World Series (1977,1978) and be honored as the American League’s Most Valuable Player (1976.) Munson’s importance to the Yankees was recognized by his teammates, who named him captain in 1976: the first player on the club to be given the title since Lou Gehrig in 1935.
- In 1979 Munson died when a plane he was piloting crashed. His number 15 has been retired by the Yankees. The number can be seen written on the inside of the helmet.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Object Name
- Catcher's Mask
- catcher's mask
- catcher's mask, baseball
- mask
- date made
- 1969 - 1979
- associated person
- Munson, Thurman
- Associated Name
- New York Yankees
- Physical Description
- metal (overall material)
- leather (overall material)
- plastic (overall material)
- black (overall color)
- Measurements
- overall: 10 in x 10 in x 12 in; 25.4 cm x 25.4 cm x 30.48 cm
- ID Number
- 1981.0706.01
- accession number
- 1981.0706.01
- catalog number
- 1981.0706.01
- subject
- Baseball
- Professional
- Major League
- Sports
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- Cultural and Community Life: Sport and Leisure
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History
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