Thurman Munson's legacy In her Tampa, Florida, appearances as a Yankees fantasy camp ambassador, Diana Munson is routinely greeted by middle-aged fans, some wearing No. 15 jerseys.

Diana Munson warned Gossage might use a few naughty words. Gossage, 72, spoke this crowd's language when he said, "When it comes to Hall of Famer catchers, Thurman doesn't have to take a back seat ...

Diana Munson expressed a grand dream of her husband and John getting in the Hall the same year. Gossage and John were the stars at an event supporting the Munson Boys and Girls Catcher's Scholarships.

Part of that is because dinner co-chairman Steve Fettman — who is called an "honorary member of the family" by Munson's widow, Diana — believes Thurman's legacy should be kept alive in his hometown.

Pack your gloves and cleats! A traditional alumni baseball game will once again be part of the festivities when the Yankees ...

The talk by Gossage, who teamed with Munson during the 1978 and 1979 seasons, was arranged by Munson's widow, Diana Munson. "Diana called and asked me if I would speak, and I said 'absolutely.' ...

As Munson navigated stormy waters, which included Reggie Jackson and Billy Martin, along with The Boss, the honor grew on him. “I think being named the captain meant everything to him,” Diana ...

The Yankees have also invited the widows of three legendary Yankees: Diana Munson, widow of Thurman Munson; Kay Murcer, widow of Bobby Murcer; and Jill Martin, widow of Billy Martin.

Diana Munson, widow of the beloved New York Yankees catcher and former Binghamton Triplets, Thurman Munson spoke as a guest speaker for the celebration in honor of her husband Thurman Munson.