Thurman Munson, Kent State (Baseball)
Thurmon Munson was named an All-American catcher with the Flashes in 1968 when he hit .413. He still holds the Kent State career hitting mark of .390, achieved during the 1967 and 1968 seasons. Following the 1968 season, Munson signed with the New York Yankees. Munson was named American League “Rookie-of-the-Year” in 1970 and was the only player in Yankee history to win rookie and most valuable player honors. The Yankees were seeking a third straight championship when Munson’s brilliant career was ended by the crash of his jet near Akron-Canton airport.
