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Historic 1941 Joe DiMaggio Breaks the All-Time Hit Streak Record Original Photograph (PSA Type I)
<p>In 1941, what would become World War II was already raging in Europe, and Americans could sense that the United States might soon be involved. At home, Joe DiMaggio was in a consecutive game hitting streak that had captured the country's attention and diverted people from dwelling on thoughts of war. Presented is a Type I of DiMaggio, taken by William C. Greene, of DiMaggio after the Yankee icon broke the Major League consecutive game hitting streak record. As DiMaggio's streak grew, every day untold thousands of people would say, "How did Joe do today?" On July 2nd, in a game at Yankee Stadium against the Boston Red Sox, DiMaggio tied the all-time Major League consecutive game hitting streak of 44 games, set by Wee Willie Keeler in 1897 when the 5'4.5" outfielder played for the Baltimore Orioles, then in the National League. The next day, again in a game against Boston at Yankee Stadium, DiMaggio set a new Major League record when he homered to left field in the seventh inning. The Yankee Clipper's streak finally ended at 56 games when he went 0-3 against the Cleveland Indians in an away game in which the Indians' third baseman, Ken Keltner, made two outstanding plays on grounders hit down the line to prevent DiMaggio hits. The Hall of Famer played 13 seasons, his entire career, with the New York Yankees. He missed three years of playing time while serving in the military during World War II. DiMaggio hit .325 lifetime, with 361 homers. He was a 2-time AL batting champion, a 3-time AL MVP, and a 9-time World Series winner. Yet, Joltin' Joe is best remembered for his marvelous hitting streak. In the offered 8x10" black and white Type I photo, DiMaggio is pictured standing in a "batter's box" constructed from baseball bats that are placed to show the numeral "45," to indicate that DiMaggio held a new Major League record of consecutive games having a hit at 45. There is some creasing visible on the border, and there may be one or two in the photo itself. The photo presents beautifully. It has been encapsulated and certified PSA "AUTHENTIC."</p>
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