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Justin Upton makes amends to fan
Atlanta Braves slugger Justin Upton did his best to make up for the fact his hitless day at the plate ruined a fan's chance to win big in a "Beat the Streak" contest.
Via The Victory Formation
August 13, 2013
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Beltre homers twice to pass DiMaggio in record books
ARLINGTON, Texas Adrian Beltre's flair for the dramatic reached new heights Thursday. He passed The Yankee Clipper in the record books on the Fourth of July, no less and helped the Rangers snap a losing streak.
Beltre hit two home runs off Seattle starter Hisashi Iwakuma to give him 362 for his career, passing the legendary Joe DiMaggio with 361.
"I don't know,...
Via Fox Sports Southwest
July 05, 2013
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On this day in history | 1941
Taken in December 1941, Joe DiMaggio kisses his bat after the season in which he hit in 56 consecutive games.
In a game against the Chicago White Sox on May 15, 1941, Joe DiMaggio went 1-for-4 against Eddie Smith. The Yankees lost that game by a score of 13-1, with the lone run knocked in by, you guessed it, Joe D. Although it seemed rather insignificant at the time, it was the birth...
Via Bronx Pinstripes
May 15, 2013
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The DiMaggios: Three Brothers, Their Passion for Baseball, Their Pursuit of the American Dream (Book)
The rare and untold Great American Story of three brothers, Joltin’ Joe, Dom, and Vince DiMaggio, and the Great American Game—baseball—that would consume their lives. Everyone knows the Yankee Clipper, Joltin’ Joe DiMaggio, arguably the best all around baseball player of the 20th century, but the other two brothers DiMaggio were no slouches either. Also center fielders, Dominic...
Via The Roosevelts
May 06, 2013
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Joe DiMaggio’s 1951 World Series ring up for auction
Your opportunity to own a World Series ring that once belonged to the Yankee Clipper Joe DiMaggio is here. Sports memorabilia auctioneer company Hunt Auctions has obtained Joltin’ Joe’s ring and has placed it up for auction their website. How the ring was removed from DiMaggio’s possession is anyone’s guess, but there are a couple theories out there.
The first is that...
Via It's Always Sunny in Detroit
October 31, 2012
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Mysterious Joe DiMaggio memorabilia raises questions
Yankee legend Joe DiMaggio was an intricate part to several of the franchise’s 27 World Series titles. As is tradition, even back in the 1950′s the World Champions would receive rings to commemorate their accomplishments. Recently, a 1951 World Series ring with DiMaggio’s name on it surfaced, and this mysterious memorabilia has raised some questions in terms of its origin and...
Via Reading Between The Seams
October 29, 2012
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Joe DiMaggio pitching caffeine once again
First, there was that pick-me-up beverage in a can — Jolt. Now, Arizona Beverages is jumping into the energy drink business with their own caffeine-based drink called "Joltin' Joe" in honor of the all-time baseball great Joe DiMaggio.
The ice tea company is preparing to launch the "lightly carbonated espresso drink" in the New York area featuring a picture...
Via The Other Paper
August 29, 2012
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Joe DiMaggio vs. Mickey Mantle
The New York Yankees may very well have the most storied history in professional sports. They have set the bar for greatness for sports as well, amassing an incredible 27 World Series Championships and 40 American League Pennants. Of course,a franchise can’t have such a rich history without legendary ballplayers, and the Yanks are unmatched in that department by a wide margin...
Via New York Sports-Kings
August 27, 2012
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A look at Joe DiMaggio (Video)
On the anniversary of Joe DiMaggio's 56 game hitting streak we take a look at Joltin' Joe's career.
Joe DiMaggio, nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper", played his entire 13-year career for the New York Yankees. He is perhaps best known for his 56-game hitting streak (May 15 – July 16, 1941), a record that still...
Via The Baseball Page
July 16, 2012
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BP Unfiltered: The Problem With DiMaggio by R.J. Anderson
Fortune Magazine republishes a piece from their archives weekly. This week, their article of choice deals with the 1946 Yankees. While the focus here is on the Yankees as a business, there are enough basebally tidbits to make it a worthwhile read regardless of your interest in baseball finances. Like this one:
At center field the incomparable Joe DiMaggio catches, as Joe...
Via Baseball Prospectus
June 15, 2012
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