Mr. Speaker. I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker. Joseph Paul DiMaggio was a man of grace. class and of dignity. He was a modern day American icon. hero and a gentleman. Joe DiMaggio was born in Martinez. California. on November 25. 1914. the son of Sicilian immigrants and one of nine children. At the age of 18 lie joined the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League and began his career in baseball that would make him one of the most popular men to ever play at Americas favorite pastime. In 1936. Joe DiMaggio became a "Yankee" and remained so for the rest of his life.
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