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Joe DiMaggio

Biography

Joe DiMaggio

Joe DiMaggio (1914 - 1999) played for the Yankees from 1936 to 1951, with time out for military service in World War II. In a poll taken in the 1940s, he topped George Washington as "the greatest American of all time."

 
 

Joe DiMaggio

Books by Joe DiMaggio

by Joe DiMaggio - Nonfiction, Sports

BASEBAL FOR EVERYONE is a leisurely tour through the nuances of the game as played at all levels from sandlot to the big leagues. It explores the finer points of playing each position, lingers on the pitcher's craft, and dwells on the psychology as well as the mechanics of hitting. In addition to DiMaggio's timeless advice and insights on all aspects of the game, there are colorful stories and action photos of many players now enshrined in baseball's Hall of Fame.