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The Yankees Acquire Joe DiMaggioAfter his contract was sold to the Yankees in 1934, DiMaggio played in the Pacific Coast League in 1935, hitting .398 with 34 home runs. He joined the Yankees in 1936.
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DiMaggio an All-Star FlopA line drive that might have won the game was caught as DiMaggio disappointed in his first all-star game appearance.
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There Are Hall of Famers and There is Joe DiMaggioRoger Kahn called Joe DiMaggio the last American Knight. He was a quiet, private individual who let his bat and glove do his talking, which was admired in the 1940s, but American values have changed.
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DiMaggio's 56-game Hitting Streak May Be One of Sports Untouchable RecordsThe hitting streak of Philadelphia Phillies second baseman Chase Utley recently ended at 35 games. It was an impressive streak but still pales in comparison to
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Rookie DiMaggio Could Field & HitDiMaggio, whose work afield was sparkling all afternoon, made a spectacular ninth inning throw to home, cutting off the potential game tying run.
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Dom DiMaggio: Better Than His Brother Joe?Dom DiMaggio robbed Joe DiMaggio of many potential hits, but he loved and admired his older brother.
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Joe DiMaggio was Better Than Mickey MantleBoth are among the greatest of all players, but Joe DiMaggio was a better hitter and a clearly superior fielder compared to Mickey. The facts support that contention.
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Joe DiMaggio: There's More to This Baseball Player Than Marilyn MonroeThis article provides some of the highlights of Joe DiMaggio's career including all of his time with the Yankees and his minor league accomplishments. -
Joe DiMaggio is Now Number OneJoe DiMaggio's record is the greatest hitting record of all, but for a few minutes, on a July afternoon, it appeared that the genuineness of the streak might be questioned.
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Joe DiMaggio was Better Than Mickey MantleBoth are among the greatest of all players, but Joe DiMaggio was a better hitter and a clearly superior fielder. The facts support that contention.
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Did Joe DiMaggio Get a Hit?Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in 1941 was unbelievable. It almost was stopped a few times, but Joe always rose to the occasion. -
Joe DiMaggio's Relationship with His FansAfter the conclusion of the 1950 season, Joe DiMaggio was asked to select his greatest game. DiMaggio explained that he could not choose between two games because each involved the fans.
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Joe DiMaggio in the News: The Real StoryDiMaggio went to his draft board in San Francisco in Dec. 1942 in an attempt to be reclassified from 3-A to 1-A, which would allow him to enlist, according to draft board chairman Neal Callaghan. -
Joe DiMaggio V. Mickey Mantle: RBIs, Runs, and PowerJoe DiMaggio was more effective than Mickey Mantle in getting runners home, and Joe was more likely to score runs than Mickey.
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The Legend of Joe DiMaggioAlthough Joe DiMaggio's excellent stats fell short of baseball's greatest, he won and retains a special hold on fans. A lot of it had to do with unmeasurables
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Joltin' Joe DiMaggio: The Yankee ClipperA biography of Joe DiMaggio -
New York Yankees: Casey Stengel Humiliated Joe DiMaggioIn the second inning, Stengel asked reserve first baseman-outfielder to trot out to DiMaggio in center field. Hopp did not have a glove.
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The Greatness of Joe DiMaggioJoe DiMaggio told reporters that he had played his last game. "I have made up my mind to retire and that is my present intention. I have given it considerable thought."
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MLB Playoffs: Ken Singleton and Michael Kay Disgrace Gehrig, DiMaggio and MantleKen Singleton, who started his baseball career with the New York Mets and Michael Kay, the biggest New York Yankees shill this side of John Sterling, are an embarrassment to the memories of Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle.
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New York Yankees: Mickey Mantle Edged by Joe DiMaggioIn 1999, the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) rated the 100 greatest players of all time. Mickey Mantle finished 12th. Joe DiMaggio finished sixth.
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Joe DiMaggio: It Wasn't the Yankee Great's Consecutive Game Hitting StreakThe New York Yankees had finished second for three consecutive seasons. In 1936, a lanky rookie outfielder named Joe DiMaggio joined the team. The Yankees won four consecutive World Championships to set a new record. -
When Did Mickey Mantle Become Better Than Joe DiMaggio?Mickey Mantle has become better than Joe DiMaggio despite the fact that Mickey played his last game in 1968, and Joe played his last game in 1951.
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Joe Dimaggio, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays and Duke Snider: Only DiMaggio Knew when to QuitJoe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Willie Mays and Duke Snider rank among the greatest center fielders in baseball history. Only Joe DiMaggio knew when to quit.
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Tony DiMaggio's in San JoseTony DiMaggio's is a popular family-owned pizzeria that has served South San Jose for 33 years.
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Joe DiMaggio Lost His PrivacyThe writers were called "chipmunks" by veteran sportswriter Milton Gross because their approach to an interview was analogous to a "chipmunk, digging for nuts." Eventually, Joe DiMaggio became a victim of the new approach to sports writing.
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Is Joe DiMaggio's 56-game Hitting Streak Untouchable?Many feel Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak is a feat no one can even come close to in modern day conditions. If there is one player, in our day, that can defy this logic...it's Derek Jeter. Jeter has the unique make-up such a feat requires.
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June DiMaggio's Revisionist History of Marilyn, Joe DiMaggio and the Family KJune DiMaggio's new book points the same old fingers yet trips over her own fabrications along the way
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Joe Dimaggio's PrivacySports writing was different in the 1930s and 1940s from what it is today. The general attitude during most of Joe DiMaggio's career was heroic coverage of heroes.
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Joe DiMaggio's Last GameJoe DiMaggio played his last game on October 10th, 1951, as he helped the Yankees to another title.
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Joe DiMaggio and His 56 Game Hitting StreakIn 1941, Joe DiMaggio hit in 56 consecutive games, one of baseball's most cherished records. This article gives some insights into that remarkable two month stretch.
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Remembering Dom DiMaggioEx-Red Sox player, Dom DiMaggio dies at the age of 92. -
Joe DiMaggio was Great, But...Many sports writers in America believe "Joltin' Joe" DiMaggio was the greatest baseball player that ever lived. I don't think so. In order to be considered the best, you have to play the best. Racism kept DiMaggio from doing so.
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Joe DiMaggio's Defensive ProblemsJoe DiMaggio was a great defensive outfielder, but even the best have bad moments.
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The Yankees Acquired Joe DiMaggio for Five Players and $50,000After his contract was sold to the Yankees in 1934, DiMaggio played in the Pacific Coast League in 1935, hitting .398 with 34 home runs. He joined the Yankees in 1936.
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Joe DiMaggio and Lou Gehrig Hold OutLou Gehrig was the MVP and Joe DiMaggio was the majors' top rookie, yet the possibility of a pay cut for Gehrig was not considered a ridiculous possibility.
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Dom DiMaggio & Dom DeLuise Dies: Class "A" Hits Remembered in the D & DDom DeLuise dies during the first week of May as another great passes away, Dom DiMaggio, brother to baseball's Joe DiMaggio. Two great additions to life that will be missed for their accomplishments in laughter and sports entertainment.
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Joe DiMaggio's Best Season but No MVPJoe DiMaggio had a great sophomore season, the Yankees usually bludgeoned the opposition, but Gehringer was voted the Most Valuable Player.
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Joe DiMaggio's Older BrotherVince DiMaggio struck out too much but he was a fine outfielder with power.
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The Life and Times of Baseball's Joe DiMaggioJoe DiMaggio was considered to be one of the greatest baseball players of all times. Find out how he earned this honor and what his personal life was like by reading this interesting article today!
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Joe DiMaggio Against Colonel RuppertYankees' owner Jacob Ruppert was adamant that Joe would receive no more than $25,000, despite batting .346 with 46 HRs and 167 RBIs.
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