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This clip appeared in a 1968 Sporting News Joe DiMaggio (November 25, 1914 - March 8, 1999), nicknamed "Joltin' Joe", "The Yankee Clipper" & "Joe D." was an American baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Born to Sicilian Italian immigrants in California, he is widely considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time, & had a 56-game hitting streak (May 15 - July 16, 1941), a record that still stands. DiMaggio was a three-time Most Valuable Player Award winner & an All-Star in each of his 13 seasons. During his tenure with the Yankees, the club won ten American League pennants & nine World Series championships. His nine career World Series rings is second only to fellow Yankee Yogi Berra, who won thirteen. At the time of his retirement after the 1951 season, he ranked fifth in career home runs (361) & sixth in career slugging percentage (.579). He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955 & was voted the sport's greatest living player in a poll taken during baseball's centennial year of 1969. His brothers Vince (1912-1986) & Dom (1917-2009) also were major league center fielders. DiMaggio is widely known for his marriage & lifelong devotion to Marilyn Monroe. Dominic Paul DiMaggio, nicknamed "The Little Professor", was an American Major League Baseball center fielder. He played his entire 11-year baseball career for the Boston Red Sox. DiMaggio was the youngest of three brothers who each became major league center fielders, the others being Joe & Vince. Vincent Paul DiMaggio was an American Major League Baseball center fielder. During a 10-year baseball career, he played for the Boston Bees, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, & New York Giants. DiMaggio was the oldest brother of Joe & Dom DiMaggio. Rest assured that we take great pride in our business, & we back all purchases with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If at any time in the future there is any question about authenticity we will refund you 100% of your purchase. Our autographed items are obtained directly from the signatory or from a highly reliable source. Signatures are NOT a copy or reprint of any kind. You will receive a COA from Celebrity Memorabilia with our guarantee. When you purchase any of our items you can feel confident. Our excellent service, shipping & feedback will assure you are making the right choice. With our 30-Day return policy, if for ANY reason you are not 100% satisfied you may return your item for a full refund. Joe Dimaggio, Dom Vince Rare Signed 4.25x6.5 Original Sporting News Clip 1968 By All Three
