Joe. too. was a hero to many people. Few have embodied the American dream or created a more enduring legend than "Joltin" Joe DiMaggio. And fewer have carried themselves. both on and off the field. with the pride and courtliness of. as Hemingway said. "the great DiMaggio." Born the fourth son of an immigrant fishermantwo other brothers also played in the majorshe joined the Yankees in 1936 after dropping out of high school and grew into the games most complete center fielder. He wore No. 5 and became the heir to Babe Ruth (No. 3) and Lou Gehrig (No. 4) in the teams pantheon. DiMaggio was the teams superstar. on a team of superstars. for 13 seasons.
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