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Rick Cerone knows how to tell a story.The 18-year MLB veteran joins the Three Inning Fan Show with Kelley Franco to talk about an incredible career that included catching the first pitch in Toronto Blue Jays history, becoming the Yankees' catcher following the tragic death of Thurman Munson, and playing on the 1981 Yankees World Series team.Cerone takes us inside some of the most fascinating Yankees stories of his era:• What it was like stepping into Thurman Munson's shoes • His memorable clashes with George Steinbrenner — and the surprising respect they developed • Playing alongside Reggie Jackson, Graig Nettles, Ron Guidry, and Bucky Dent • What Billy Martin was really like • The wild personalities inside the 1981 Yankees clubhouse , including fistfights • His road from Seton Hall and nearly choosing football to an 18-year MLB career • Old-Timers' Day, Yankee Stadium and whether Graig Nettles is ever coming backAnd, of course, Rick promised some great stories — and he delivers.Subscribe to the Three Inning Fan Show for more conversations with baseball's biggest personalities, players and storytellers.
*Music by Podington Bear

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"Rick Cerone on Thurman Munson, Steinbrenner, Billy Martin & the Yankees" is an episode of Three Inning Fan - The Podcast with Kelley Franco. Runtime 44 min. Published August 5, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.