Joe DiMaggio
Nickname: Joe D, Joltin' Joe
The Yankee Clipper
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Height: 6' 2"
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Spouse
Marilyn Monroe (14 January 1954 - 27 October 1954) (divorced)
Dorothy Arnold (1939 - 1944) (divorced)
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Trivia
A monument was dedicated to him in Yankee Stadium on April 25, 1999
Inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, 1955. Played for the American League's New York Yankees, 1936-1951 (except for military service, 1943-1945).
Holds the Major League Baseball record of hitting safely in 56 consecutive games (1941).
Never remarried after Marilyn's death.
Banned the Kennedy's and Rat Packers from Marilyn's funeral.
Years after the death of Marilyn Monroe he placed fresh roses at her memorial site.
Had DiMaggio's streak reached 57 games, Heinz would have hired him to endorse their ketchup products (Heinz 57).
His number 5 was retired by the New York Yankees and Oakland A's.
Was a part-owner of the Baltimore Orioles from 1979 to 1988.
Was a part-owner and batting instructor for the Oakland A's in 1968 and 1969.
The day after his 56 game hitting streak ended, DiMaggio embarked on a second streak that lasted 16 games. Had he hit in game #57, he
would have had a 73 game hitting streak!
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Personal quotes
"We need a hit, so here I go." One line recited by
DiMaggio in the Les Brown hit "Joltin' Joe DiMaggio" Actor - filmography
First of May, The (2000) .... Himself
"Random Acts of Comedy" (1999) TV Series .... Announcer
New York Yankees (The Movie) (1987) .... Himself
... aka New York Yankees (1987)
Front, The (1976) (archive footage) (uncredited) .... Himself
Angels in the Outfield (1951) (uncredited) .... Cameo appearance (Himself)
... aka Angels and the Pirates (1951) (UK)
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round (1937) .... Himself
... aka Manhattan Music Box (1937) (UK)
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