Joseph Paul DiMaggio
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Joseph Paul DiMaggio 🇺🇸

Joseph Paul DiMaggio (Known as "The Yankee Clipper")
["baseball player", "center fielder", "cultural icon"]
Born Nov 25, 1914 🇺🇸 Martinez, California, United States
Passed Away Mar 08, 1999 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Lifespan 84 years old
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Archival Overview

American baseball center fielder for the New York Yankees, legendary for his 56-game hitting streak in 1941, an immortal record in American sports.

Biographical Record

Joseph Paul DiMaggio (1914–1999), hailed as The Yankee Clipper and Joltin' Joe, was the embodiment of elegance, grace, and athletic greatness. In his 13-season career with the New York Yankees, DiMaggio led the team to nine World Series championships and was a three-time American League MVP.

His 56-game consecutive hitting streak in 1941 captured the imagination of a nation on the brink of World War II and remains one of the most unbreakable records in all of professional sports. His later marriage to Marilyn Monroe further enshrined him in mid-century American mythology.

Key Life Milestones

July 16, 1941

The Unbreakable 56-Game Hitting Streak

Hit safely in his 56th consecutive game in Cleveland, establishing an untouchable record in major league baseball history.

October 10, 1951

Ninth World Series Championship

Won his ninth World Series title with the Yankees, concluding his career having played in the Fall Classic in 10 of his 13 seasons.

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Final Resting Place

Perpetual Memorial
Holy Cross Cemetery
Colma, California, United States
GPS: 37.6694, -122.4419
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