Born: November 25, 1914 in Martinez, CA
Died: March 8, 1999 in Hollywood, FL
Number retired in 1952.
The "Yankee Clipper" is considered by many experts as the best
all-around baseball player in history. Joe DiMaggio was a
sensational hitter for average and power, a splendid, graceful,
ball-hawking center fielder with a powerfully accurate arm and a
daring and alert baserunner. He compiled a .325 lifetime batting
average from 1936 to 1951. The two-time batting champion and
three-time MVP powered the Yankees to the first of four consecutive
World Championships in his 1936 rookie season. Many rate his
56-consecutive-game batting streak in 1941 as the top baseball feat
of all time. Elected to the Hall of Fame in 1955.
Remember to bring a pen/pencil as cache only contains a log. As
always, please use stealth and rehide as found to protect it from
the elements. Don't forget the clue.
