Austin Wells honors Thurman Munson with tribute during Yankees game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 1:17 AM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Catcher Austin Wells paid tribute to Thurman Munson during the Yankees' 2-1 victory over the Cubs on August 2, 2026. Wells wore vintage-style equipment to commemorate the anniversary of Munson's passing, who died in a plane crash on the same date in 1979. Munson, a key figure in the Yankees' history, captained the team during their 1977 and 1978 World Series titles. Wells led the Yankees behind the plate while pitcher Gerrit Cole took the mound in the game at Wrigley Field.
- •Yankees beat Cubs 2-1 to secure series victory.
- •Wells wore throwback gear to honor Munson.
- •Munson served as Yankees captain and was a two-time World Series champion.
- •He tragically passed away in 1979, leaving a lasting legacy.
- 1:17 AMYahoo Sports — Yankee’ Austin Wells pays in-game tribute on anniversary of Munson’s passing
"Catcher Austin Wells pays tribute to late Yankees legend Thurman Munson by wearing vintage-style equipment on anniversary of his death
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