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When Munson debuted on the ballot, it seemed like he would have been closer in votes to Clemente than Kile, Beck or Lidle. After all, with respect to Gary Carter, Carlton Fisk or Ted Simmons, the former New York Yankees captain might have been the best catcher of the 1970s after Johnny Bench.
MUNSONâS FAMILY CARRIES ON ; WIFE HAPPY JETERâS NEW CAPTAIN. THIS is what being Yan kee Captain meant to Thurman Munson. After the Yankees won the World Championship in 1977, their first World Series victory in 15 years and the first under George Steinbrenner, Munson told the Boss he didnât want a championship ring.