Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio?
1999 - Hall of Fame center fielder Joe DiMaggio dies of a lung cancer at age 84. DiMaggio arrived in the major leagues at the age of 21. He batted .323 in his first season and helped the New York Yankees to the 1936 World Championship. During his 13-year career, DiMaggio participated in 10 World Series, with his team winning the Championship nine times. In 1941, DiMaggio achieved his most famous milestone when he compiled a major league record 56-game hitting streak. 
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