Listing the top 100 of anything is a bit of a mug’s game, usually more of an argument starter than a curated effort. ‘The ...

Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak in 1941 ... Beginning on May 15, the streak lasted until July 16, during which time Joltin’ Joe hit .408 with 91 hits. He would end the season with ...

during which time Joltin’ Joe hit .408 with 91 hits. He would end the season with a .357 batting average, 30 home runs and a league-leading 125 RBIs — good enough to earn him his second of three ...

Joltin' Joe DiMaggio was retired for more than 15 years when Simon and Garfunkel sung about our nation turning its lonely eyes to him. Never, before or since, has the symbolism of the noble ...

Joe DiMaggio’s 56-game hitting streak in 1941 ... Beginning on May 15, the streak lasted until July 16, during which time Joltin’ Joe hit .408 with 91 hits. He would end the season with ...

DiMaggio — commonly known as "Joltin' Joe" or "the Yankee Clipper — was a centerfielder who spent 13 years playing Major League Baseball. He is considered one of the greatest baseball players ...

In 1941, DiMaggio had at least one hit in 57 straight games. That’s over 1/3rd of a season. “Joltin’ Joe’s” record has now stood for 83 years and counting. This one looks pretty safe for ...

1936: Joe DiMaggio, Yankees Joltin' Joe hadn't even played his first Major League game when the crazy injury bug bit him. After a minor foot injury in Spring Training, DiMaggio went for treatment ...

The 1939 Yankees won the World Series, too, after a 106-45 regular season. This was the DiMaggio era in the Bronx -- Joltin' Joe won his first AL MVP Award that season after batting .381 to lead the ...