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Joe DiMaggio
Birthday:
25 Nov, 1914
Date of Death:
08 Mar, 1999
Cause of death:
Lung cancer
Nationality:
American
Famous As:
Baseball player
Age at the time of death:
84
Introduction
Joe DiMaggio was one of the greatest baseball players of all time who is best known for his impressive 56-game hitting streak, a record that still stands to this day.
Early Life
DiMaggio spent his entire career playing for the New York Yankees. DiMaggio was born on November 25, 1914 in Martinez, California, to Italian immigrants who later became naturalized citizens.
Family Background
He was the eighth child of immigrants Giuseppe and Rosalia DiMaggio, from Isola delle Femmine. DiMaggio spent his childhood playing baseball with his siblings. He quit school and worked odd jobs and played baseball semi-professionally.
Early Career
DiMaggio signed with the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League in 1932. After making his major league debut in 1936, it didn’t take long to establish himself as a star outfielder and hitter.
Achievements with the Yankees
DiMaggio helped the Yankees win nine World Series championships and 10 American League pennants. He won many accolades throughout his career, which include two batting titles, two home run titles, and two RBI titles.
World War II Service
DiMaggio’s promising career was interrupted due to his services in the U.S. Army Air Forces during World War II. He resumed playing in 1946 but failed to replicate his past successes. He retired from the sport after the 1951 season at the age of 37.
Baseball Hall of Fame
He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955, his first year of eligibility.
Personal Life
DiMaggio was married to Actress Dorothy Arnold in 1939. The couple had a son, but the marriage didn’t last because Arnold wanted DiMaggio to settle down and be a father to their son and a nearby husband to her, but he was more interested in the public eye.
Joe DiMaggio's Quote's
Marriage to Marilyn Monroe
The marriage finally ended in 1944. DiMaggio dated and married Actress Marilyn Monroe. The relationship/marriage was troubled with rumors of jealousy and physical abuse. The marriage only lasted for nine months before they finally divorced.
Death
DiMaggio passed away due to lung cancer in 1999 at the age of 84.
Profile Snapshot
Name:
Joe DiMaggio
Popular Name:
Joe DiMaggio
Gender:
Male
Cause of Death:
Lung cancer
Spouse:
Dorothy ArnoldMarilyn Monroe
Place of Birth:
Martinez, California, U.S.
Place of Death:
Hollywood, Florida, U.S.
Occupation / Profession:
Baseball player
Personality Type
Executive: Excellent administrators, unsurpassed at managing things – or people. Joe DiMaggio is a goal-oriented person who does everything in a straightforward manner.
Joe DiMaggio's Interesting Facts
His rookie salary was $8,500 but it quickly jumped to $15,000 next year.
Joe DiMaggio was traded from San Francisco to New York in 1934 for 5 players and $25,000.
He drove in 100 runs in his first seven seasons.
He was the first player to earn a $100,000 salary.
Achievements & Awards
He was a 9x World Series Champion
He was a 3x AL MVP
DiMaggio holds the MLB record for longest hitting streak – 56 games
He was 2x AL batting champion
DiMaggio was a 13x All-Star
He made the Major League Baseball All-Century Team
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