Bigger than the game that made him an American icon, Joe DiMaggio, the man, enchanted a nation and earned a revered place in history with his natural grace, undeniable power, and unparalleled 56-game hitting streak. DiMaggio is both myth and legend who adds intrigue and honor to American history. "Joltin' Joe" patrolled center field with an unprecedented grace that left all privileged enough to see him play with memories to last a lifetime. Fans described his style as pure, graceful and fluid; his performance on the field was truly something to behold and left fans awestruck. Joe DiMaggio is perhaps best known for his unprecedented 56-game hitting streak that lasted from May 15 to July 16, 1941, a record that still stands. A three-time MVP winner and 13-time All-Star, DiMaggio is the only player to be selected for the All-Star Game in every season he played. During his thirteen years with the Yankees, the club won ten American League pennants and nine World Series championships. In 1955, Joe DiMaggio saw himself inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Generation after generation continues to remember Joe DiMaggio—the man, not just the baseball player. His legacy of perseverance, devotion and greatness carry on and continue to inspire our culture inside and outside of the sports world to this day.

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