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Lot 276
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Lot Number: 276
Description: 1976 Thurman Munson Home Run and Milestone RBI baseball. L. MacPhail AL ball was hit for a double by Thurman Munson on September 21, 1976 off of Dave Pagan of the Baltimore Orioles representing Munson's 100th RBI of the season. The ball exhibits evident game use including some surface soiling and has been inscribed on a side panel by Munson, "Sept. 21 1976 100th RBI-OFF Dave Pagan-2 Base Hit". The game was played at Yankee Stadium with the Orioles winning by a score of 11-8 in extra innings. Although Munson was typically revered for his fine defensive play, he took equal pride in his offensive abilities. From his rookie campaign (.302 average with 57 RBI's) through the remainder of his career, Munson excelled on the batting mound in numerous categories. The offered baseball is one of only a handful preserved by Munson in relation to a career accomplishment. According to Diana Munson, Thurman was especially proud of hitting 100 RBI's for three consecutive seasons while serving as an everyday catcher. In fact, Munson was the first catcher since Hall of Famer Bill Dickey to compile three straight seasons with 100 RBI's and a batting average greater than .300. Includes LOA from JSA (Munson writing) and letter of provenance from Diana Munson: EX-MT
Estimated Price: ($2,000.00-$3,000.00)
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