Joe DiMaggio
Baseball player, 3-time MVP winner
Born
November 25th, 1914
110 years ago
Died
March 8th, 1999
26 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played Major League Baseball as a center fielder for the New York Yankees from 1936 to 1951. Achieved a remarkable 56-game hitting streak in 1941, a record that still stands. Secured nine World Series championships with the Yankees, establishing a legacy as one of the sport's greatest players. After retiring, served as a coach for the Yankees and became a public figure through various endorsements and appearances.
Achieved a 56-game hitting streak in 1941
Won nine World Series titles with the Yankees
Received three MVP awards during his career
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955
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