April 13, 1971 – Thurman Munson addresses the crowd after receiving his “Rookie of the Year” award.

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April 13, 1971 – Thurman Munson addresses the crowd after receiving his “Rookie of the Year” award.

the rookie catcher earned 23 of the 24 first-place ballot votes, topping Cleveland Indians outfielder Roy Foster.

Munson posted a slash line of .302/.386/.415 while erasing 52% of would be base stealers.

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