- Joe DiMaggio was an American baseball legend
- He set the standard for so many
- THESE were his last
On a crisp September day in 1998, amidst the roaring cheers of fans, DiMaggio was reunited with his World Series rings, symbols of his triumphs, stolen decades ago but now returned in a touching gesture by his former teammate, Phil Rizzuto. But the story doesn't end there.
Joe's legacy remains unchallenged in time
DiMaggio, battling lung cancer, set his sights on one final goal: to grace the green fields of Yankee Stadium once more on Opening Day, 1999.
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Tragically, the icon's journey ended on March 8, in Hollywood, Florida, leaving behind a legacy larger than life itself. As news of DiMaggio's passing spread, San Francisco and Martinez, his birthplace, lowered their flags in mourning...
Watch the video above to learn more!
