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“At my age, I'm just happy to be named the greatest living anything.”

Quote by Joe DiMaggio

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Joe DiMaggio, an American professional baseball player, was born on November 25, 1914, and passed away on March 8, 1999. Known for his remarkable career with the New York Yankees, DiMaggio is best remembered for his 56-game hitting streak in 1941, a record that still stands today. more

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