Yankees Catchers in 1979

[RJB44]

Who was the starting catcher for the Yankees the next game after Thurman's death, Jerry Narron or Brad Gulden? I want to say Narron, but I also read that Gulden started the next game?

Thanks

[sox83cubs84]

Re: Yankees Catchers in 1979

Both: The August 3 game against Baltimore (Munson died on August 2) found Narron starting, but Gulden finished the game after Narron was pinch-hit for by Oscar Gamble.

Oddly enough, Narron was the backstop in Munson's LAST game, as well (8/1 in Chicago). That game, Munson played at first base.

Source: www.baseball-almanac.com

Dave M.
Chicago area