We are truly fortunate to have an individual of his calibre among us. Joe DiMagglo embodies all of the virtues that Americans have traditionally celebrated and aspired to. The son of immigrant parents. he attained the very highest levels of accomplishment In his chosen profession. the American pastime. leading by example while maintaining his decency. personal integrity and humility. He served his country In a time of wardespite the fact that it meant missing three seasons during the prime of his career. Indeed. the symbolism that shrouds Joe DiMagglo may cause us to forget that behind the legend Is a man whom the common man could Identify with because he never stopped identifying with the common man.
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