Joe DiMaggio

High school (ages 12+)
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1. When was Joe DiMaggio born?November 25, 1914, in Martinez, California, USA
2. What is Joe DiMaggio known for?3 American League MVP awards, 13 All-Star selections, 9 World Series championships
3. What is the full name?Joseph Paul DiMaggio (born Giuseppe Paolo DiMaggio)
4. What is the career span?1936-1951 (13 seasons)
5. What was Joe DiMaggio's famous hitting streak?He hit at least one ball in 56 straight games from May 15 to July 16, 1941. This record still stands today.
6. How many World Series rings did Joe DiMaggio win?He won nine World Series championships with the Yankees. Only Yogi Berra has more.

Slugging Percentage: A baseball statistic that measures a hitter's power by calculating the total number of bases a player reaches per at-bat.
American League Pennant: The championship awarded to the winner of the American League, qualifying them for the World Series.
World Series: The annual championship series of Major League Baseball, contested between the champions of the American League and the National League.
Baseball Hall of Fame: A museum and hall of fame in Cooperstown, New York, dedicated to preserving the history of baseball and honoring its greatest players.