{"product_id":"rare-thurman-munson-signed-photo-type-1-original-rookie-era-psa","title":"Rare Thurman Munson Signed Photo, Type 1 Original Rookie Era. PSA","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;\"\u003eThe Captain!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;\"\u003eOffered here is a 4.5\" x 5.5\" photo of New York Yankee legend, Thurman Munson! Munson has applied his signature in bold black ink – an absolutely flawless autograph from one of the most coveted names in the entire hobby, and a valuable addition to an already scarce photograph.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;\"\u003eThis original rookie-era image of Yankee captain Thurman Munson (circa 1970) shows him young and clean-shaven, before his trademark mustache. Just as important as the rare autograph is the photograph itself, authenticated by PSA as a Type I Original Photo - developed directly from the original negative within two years of when it was taken. Type I photos are exceptionally scarce, often with only a handful of examples known, and sometimes unique. In our research, this is the first rookie-era signed Type I photograph of Munson we have ever encountered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;\"\u003eThurman Munson was more than just the heart and soul of the 1970s Yankees - he was their captain, leader, and emotional core. A fierce competitor and steady presence behind the plate, Munson helped guide the Yankees to three straight pennants and back-to-back World Series championships in 1977 and 1978. He was the first Yankee to be named captain since Lou Gehrig, a title that speaks volumes about the respect he commanded from teammates and opponents alike.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;\"\u003eBeloved by fans for his grit and humility, Munson represented the working-class spirit of New York with quiet determination and toughness. Tragically, his life was cut short in 1979, when he died in a plane crash at just 32 years old. Because of his untimely passing, authentic Munson signatures are few and far between - making any signed piece a truly meaningful and scarce addition to a serious Yankees or baseball memorabilia collection!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;\"\u003eAuthenticated and Encapsulated by PSA\/DNA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;\"\u003eShips FedEx\/UPS\/USPS with Insurance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); line-height: normal; background-image: initial; background-position: initial; background-size: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-origin: initial; background-clip: initial;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Tahoma; font-size: large;\"\u003eQuestions?5514863768!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"BC Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51056758489390,"sku":"116767098707","price":4000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/5061\/9438\/files\/57_da2af789-6a3c-47b7-a8c8-b5182d622c51.jpg?v=1757124855","url":"https:\/\/bcvintage.com\/products\/rare-thurman-munson-signed-photo-type-1-original-rookie-era-psa","provider":"BC Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}