DiMaggio Joseph Paul

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 (də-mä′zhē-ō, -măj′ē-ō), Joseph Paul Known as "Jolting Joe" and "the Yankee Clipper." 1914-1999.
American baseball player. A center fielder for the New York Yankees (1936-1951), he is considered the best all-around player ever at that position. In 1941 he hit safely in 56 consecutive games.
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