On this date in Yankees history: Thurman Munson earns 1970 AL Rookie of the Year
On this date in New York Yankees history, Thurman Munson earned the 1970 American League 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.
The Yankee backstop also registered a caught stealing percentage of 52%.
At the dish, Munson collected 35 extra-base hits.
This marked the second time in three years that a Yankee took home the award, with pitcher Stan Bahnsen earning the distinction in 1968.