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Joe DiMaggio
1914–1999Martinez, CAItalian American descendantHistoric
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Why Included
New York Yankees centerfielder whose 56-game hitting streak remains one of the most celebrated records in American sports.
Notable For
- 56-game hitting streak (1941)
- 13-time MLB All-Star
- 9-time World Series champion
Honors & Recognition
- National Baseball Hall of Fame (1955)
- Presidential Medal of Freedom (1977)
Sources
- National Baseball Hall of Famefoundation
- Encyclopaedia Britannicabiography
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Joe DiMaggio Italian?
Yes — Joe DiMaggio is of Italian heritage. New York Yankees centerfielder whose 56-game hitting streak remains one of the most celebrated records in American sports.
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Quick Facts
- Field
- Sports
- Specialty
- Baseball
- Years
- 1914–1999
- Birth Place
- Martinez, CA
- Origin
- Italian American descendant
- Ancestry Verification
- Draft — Pending ReviewConfirmed
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