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Joltin' Joe DiMaggio: The Yankee Clipper Who Conquered Baseball

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Joe DiMaggio was born on November 25, 1914, in Martinez, California. He was the son of Italian immigrants and grew up speaking Italian at home. DiMaggio began playing baseball at a young age and quickly showed a natural talent for the game. He was signed by the New York Yankees in 1934 and made his Major League debut in 1936.

DiMaggio quickly became one of the most popular players in baseball. He was known for his good looks, his athleticism, and his powerful bat. DiMaggio helped the Yankees win nine World Series championships during his career, and he was named the American League MVP five times. He was also a 13-time All-Star.

DiMaggio's most famous accomplishment was his 56-game hitting streak in 1941. This is still the longest hitting streak in Major League Baseball history. DiMaggio's streak began on May 15, 1941, and ended on July 17, 1941. During the streak, DiMaggio had 91 hits in 223 at-bats, for a batting average of .408.

DiMaggio retired from baseball in 1951. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955. DiMaggio died on March 8, 1999, at the age of 84.

Joltin' Joe DiMaggio was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He was a key member of the New York Yankees dynasty of the 1940s and 1950s. DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak is still the longest in Major League Baseball history. He was a true icon of the game and is still remembered today as one of the best to ever play.

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