On August 2, 2026, Austin Wells, the catcher for the New York Yankees, paid tribute to Thurman Munson on the 47th anniversary of Munson's death. Wells donned a lookalike uniform while behind the plate during the game.
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Yankees' Austin Wells honors Thurman Munson on anniversary of his death
Austin Wells, catcher for the New York Yankees, honored Thurman Munson on the 47th anniversary of Munson's death by wearing a lookalike uniform during a game. The tribute took place on August 2, 2026.
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