Joe Dimaggio Research Paper

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Brayden Henkle
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Biography on Joe DiMaggio
Joe DiMaggio was a star on and off the field. His major league debut was on May 3, 1936. He said, “When baseball is no longer fun, it’s no longer a game “. DiMaggio represented the best in America. It was his character, his sensitivity, and his generosity. If that’s not enough, The Yankee Clipper in his rookie season batted three- twenty three average with twenty nine homeruns. Therefore, Joe DiMaggio made a big impact on and off the field. Joe was born on November 25, 1914 to the parents of Giuseppe and Rosalia DiMaggio. He was born in Martinez, California. He attended Galileo High school and Yale University College. He was then called up and got a contract from the Yankees. He went

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