Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio
Author: Play Ball cards, published by Bowman Gum, 1939, Source: Heritage Auctions, Public Domain

Born Nov. 25, 1914 in CA

Died 1999

 

Nicknamed “The Yankee Clipper” and “Joltin’ Joe,” he won 9 World Series titles and safely hit in a record 56 consecutive games. 

Once married to Marilyn Monroe and immortalized in the Paul Simon song Mrs. Robinson.

Served in the Air Force during WWII, in the middle of his career!

 

“There is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first time. I owe him my best.”