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DiMaggio, Joe
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DiMaggio, Joe (Joseph Paul) (1914–1999)

US baseball player with the New York Yankees 1936–51, with whom he won the World Series ten times. In 1941 he set a record – yet to be surpassed – by getting hits in 56 consecutive games. He was an outstanding fielder, played centre field, hit 361 home runs, and had a career average of .325. DiMaggio was married to the actor Marilyn Monroe between January and October 1954. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955.

Career highlights

World Series

1936–39, 1941,1943, 1947, 1949–51

Batting average

.325 (2,214 hits)

Home runs

361

American League Most Valuable Player

1939, 1941, 1947

His brothers Vince and Dom also played professional baseball.



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