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Joe DiMaggio (b. November 25, 1914 – d. March 8, 1999) |
Biography: Joe DiMaggio was one of the most gifted batters in pro baseball history. Ted Williams once called him "the greatest all-around player I ever saw." A center fielder for the New York Yankees, DiMaggio was best known for getting a hit in a 56 straight games in 1941, a streak that still stands as a major league record. DiMaggio's graceful demeanor and extraordinary talent made him one of the great popular heroes of his day and earned him the nicknames "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper." He played all of his 13 big-league seasons for the Yankees (1936-42, 1946-51) before retiring in 1951. He was briefly married to actress Marilyn Monroe in 1954, and his continued devotion after their divorce was legendary: for years after her death in 1962 he sent flowers weekly to her grave. |
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Inducted in 1955
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1936 V355 World
Wide Gum Joe DiMaggio #51 PSA 2 GOOD
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| Comments: What a RARITY - Joltin' Joes true ROOKIE card! This baby has one tiny crease and is borderline VG. One of my favorite cards! |
| Card Details Below: | |
| Year(s): | 1936 |
| ACC Set Designation: | V355 |
| Set Name: | World Wide Gum |
| Country: | Canada |
| Description: | The black and white Canadian set was issued by World Wide Gum in 1936. The cards measure approximately 2-1/2" X 2-7/8", and the set includes both portrait and action poses. The card number and player's name (appearing in all capital letters) are printed inside a white box below the photo. Cards are very hard to come by and rarely found in top notch condition. |