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Born to Italian immigrants in California, he is widely considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time and is best known for setting the record for the longest hitting streak in baseball (56 games from May 15 – July 16, 1941), which still stands today. [1]
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Apr 2, 2014 · Professional baseball player Joe DiMaggio started and ended his Major League career with the New York Yankees. Between 1936 and 1951, DiMaggio helped lead the Yankees to nine World Series...
Joe DiMaggio, American professional baseball player who was an outstanding hitter and fielder and one of the best all-around players in the history of the game. His most notable achievement came in 1941 when he recorded a hit in a record 56 consecutive games.
Joe DiMaggio was a cultural icon. He married Hollywood starlets Marilyn Monroe and Dorothy Arnold and he was immortalized in Paul Simon’s hit song Mrs. Robinson; to a generation he was the face of Mister Coffee, and he was regarded as one of the greatest players who ever played the game.
Joe DiMaggio Bio. Fullname: Joseph Paul DiMaggio; Nickname: Joltin' Joe; Born: 11/25/1914 in Martinez, CA; High School: Galileo, San Francisco, CA; Debut: 5/03/1936; Hall of Fame: 1955; Died: 3/08/1999; Relationship(s): brother of Dom DiMaggio brother of Vince DiMaggio
The Authorized and Official Website of Joe DiMaggio. Biography, photographs, licensing and merchandise of Joltin Joe DiMaggio. Includes statistics, pictures, life story, Marilyn Monroe and marketing.
Bigger than the game that made him an American icon, Joe DiMaggio, the man, enchanted a nation and earned a revered place in history with his natural grace, undeniable power, and unparalleled 56-game hitting streak. DiMaggio is both myth and legend who adds intrigue and honor to American history.
Jan 31, 2020 · Joe DiMaggio was already baseball’s biggest star when the streak began. He’d won the previous two batting titles. He’d won the 1939 MVP convincingly over Jimmie Foxx and Feller.
From his status as an American Icon to his cherished and unparalleled 56-game hitting streak to his legacy in the work at Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, Joe embodies all that the world expects from a legend, and his name, story and impact on the world will endure for generations to come.
