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On this date in 1999 Joltin' Joe, the Yankee Clipper died.

Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:31 pm
by Tradevman
Back when baseball was truly America's national pasttime, and the greats of the game walked the field.

   https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/this- ... -off-field 

Re: On this date in 1999 Joltin' Joe, the Yankee Clipper died.

Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:30 am
by flaokie
Tradevman wrote: Wed Mar 08, 2023 1:31 pm Back when baseball was truly America's national pasttime, and the greats of the game walked the field.

   https://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/this- ... -off-field 

 
"Joltin' Joe" DiMaggio was a nine-time World Series champion ==
== three-time American League MVP
== hit safely in 56 straight games 

One can only imagine what Joe's contract would look like today :shock:
 

Re: On this date in 1999 Joltin' Joe, the Yankee Clipper died.

Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2023 10:56 am
by Tradevman
After his streak ended he went on to hit safely in another 17 straight games. The man was amazing both at the plate and in the field.