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Joe DiMaggio's 1941 New York Yankees World Champio

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Joe DiMaggio's 1941 New York Yankees World Championship Wristwatch from DiMaggio Estate
Joe DiMaggio was more than the most complete all-around player of his generation. He was more than the player who set one of the game's most cherished records, hitting safely in 56 consecutive games. He has proven to be the most enduring symbol of baseball greatness. His fame was recorded in song and prose. In the sixties, when Simon and Garfunkel wanted to express a longing for another time, they wrote in "Mrs. Robinson": "Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio? A nation turns its lonely eyes to you." In the summer of 1941, a nation truly did turn its eyes to him. Joe's 1941 campaign was among the most celebrated seasons enjoyed by any player in baseball history. In its course he captured the AL Most Valuable Player award, Baseball Writer's Award, attained his immortal 56-game hitting streak, and led the Yankees to the 1941 World Championship. This Hamilton 14k gold wristwatch was presented to Joe DiMaggio by Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis in honor of the Yankees 1941 World Championship. The watch retains its original leather band which exhibits moderate wear with some stiffness to the leather. The gold watch casing has diamonds set at the top and bottom of the front. The reverse is inscribed, "N.Y. Yankees 1941 World Champions Joe DiMaggio" with a crossed bat and ball engraving. The original Hamilton watch buckle is stamped 14k gold. Originating directly from the estate of Joe DiMaggio, the watch was preserved in working order, housed in its original Hamilton case. Includes a vintage photograph from April 1942 picturing Judge Landis handing the watch to Joe DiMaggio. LOA from the DiMaggio estate.

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