⚾️On August 3, 1979 at Yankee Stadium, over 51,000 mourners attend a memorial service for Thurman Munson. The Yankees' captain was killed yesterday piloting a plane that crashed 1,000 feet short of the runway at Akron-Canton Airport. The Yankees purchased Lenny Randle from Pittsburgh to fill the roster spot of Munson. The 31 year-old former Pirates utility outfielder and designated hitter will appear in only 20 games for the Yankees, with Jerry Narron replacing the Captain as the team’s catcher.

⚾️On August 3, 1979 at Yankee Stadium, 51,151 mourners attend a pregame ceremony in honor of Thurman Munson. The Yankees' captain was killed yesterday piloting a plane that crashed 1,000 feet short of the runway at Akron-Canton Airport. Following a prayer by Cardinal Terence Cooke, a moment of silence and "America the Beautiful" by Robert Merrill, the fans burst into an 8-minute standing ovation. Catcher Jerry Narron, who replaced Munson behind the plate that night, remained in the dugout and di