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