Quick Facts
- NAME: Joe DiMaggio
- OCCUPATION: Baseball Player
- BIRTH DATE: November 25, 1914
- DEATH DATE: March 08, 1999
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Martinez, California
- PLACE OF DEATH: Hollywood, Florida
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Joe DiMaggio was one of the best all-round baseball players in the history of the game, helping the NY Yankees to nine World Series titles.
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