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Joe DiMaggio is a MLB baseball player. He was born on November 25, 1914
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Also Known As
Joltin’ Joe • the Yankee Clipper • Joseph Paul DiMaggio
Born
November 25, 1914 • Martinez • California
Died
March 8, 1999 (aged 84) • Hollywood • Florida
Awards And Honors
World Series • Baseball Hall of Fame (1955) • Most Valuable Player (1947) • Most Valuable Player (1941) • Most Valuable Player (1939) • three-time MVP • Baseball Hall of Fame (inducted in 1955) • 9 World Series championships • 2x batting champion • 13x All-Star
Notable Family Members
spouse Marilyn Monroe
Height/Weight
6 ft 2 inches, 193 lb (188 cm, 87 kg)
Batting Hand
right
Throwing Hand
right
Debut Date
May 3, 1936
Last Game
September 30, 1951
Jersey Number
5 (1937-1951, New York Yankees) • 9 (1936-1936, New York Yankees)
Position
centerfielder
At Bats
6,821
Batting Average
0.325
Hits
2,214
Home Runs
361
On-Base Percentage
0.398
On-Base Plus Slugging
0.977
Runs
1,390
Runs Batted In
1,537
Slugging Percentage
0.579
Stolen Bases
30
Top Questions
Where was Joe DiMaggio born?
Joe DiMaggio was born in Martinez, California, United States.
When was Joe DiMaggio born?
Joe DiMaggio was born on November 25, 1914.
How many hits did Joe DiMaggio have?
Joe DiMaggio had 2,214 hits in his career.
How many home runs did Joe DiMaggio hit?
Joe DiMaggio hit 361 home runs during his career.
What position did Joe DiMaggio play?
Joe DiMaggio played centerfielder.
What was Joe DiMaggio's batting average?
Joe DiMaggio had a career batting average of 0.325.
How tall was Joe DiMaggio?
Joe DiMaggio was 6 ft 2 inches, 193 lb (188 cm, 87 kg).
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