He was called “Tugboat,” “Squatty Body” and “The Wall.” All were terms of endearment to describe both Thurman Munson’s less-than-chiseled physique and his prowess behind the plate. Reporters, however, often used adjectives like scowling, moody or cantankerous after an ill-fated attempt to interview Munson. But for those within the Yankees organization, Munson was so much more than nicknames and grudges. He was a beloved teammate. He was their Captain.
Marty Appel, SCD columnist and Yankees public relations director from 1973-77, knows a thing or two about Munson. After all, Appel worked closely with the players during his Yankees tenure and was selected by Munson to collaborate on the catcher’s 1978 autobiography. Now, nearly 30 years after Munson’s death, Appel has penned the first serious biography on the backstop from a major publisher. The book, titled Munson: The Life and Death of a Yankee Captain (Doubleday), is scheduled for release in the spring of 2009.
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