Joe DiMaggio's 56-Game Hitting Streak Started Today

by Travis G on May 15, 2011 10:00 AM EDT in Miscellaneous

One of the most famous records in American sports began on this day 70 years ago. Joe DiMaggio hit a measly single against the White Sox in a 13-1 Yankees loss. He would go on to hit in another 55 straight games.

We're going to feature a widget on the sidebar of Pinstripe Alley, similar to the one for Derek Jeter, telling you what DiMaggio did in each of the next 55 games back in 1941.

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The streak widget is a very cool idea

"Game's the same, just got more fierce." ~ Slim Charles

by Captain_Mick on May 15, 2011 10:22 AM EDT reply actions

That's cool.

The only thing better than an Anderson is a Granderson.

Wagoning since the day I was born.

by Jeterian 2 on May 15, 2011 10:46 AM EDT reply actions

Approved.

Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.

by Andrew GM on May 15, 2011 11:05 AM EDT reply actions

Very nice

Yum.

by Cup Noodles on May 15, 2011 11:13 AM EDT reply actions

Excelent idea Travis.

by Xavier10 on May 15, 2011 11:50 AM EDT reply actions

DiMaggio and Williams

During the streak, DiMaggio had 91 hits in 223 ABs, for a BA of .408, just a tick above Ted Williams’ .406 for the entire season. DiMaggio’s magnificent streak illustrates the difficulty – and greatness – of Williams’ achievement.

Mickey C

by Mickey C on May 15, 2011 12:05 PM EDT reply actions

So true. I believe that I saw an interview with Joe D. once where he said that

his motivation for continuing the streak was as a tribute to the greatness of Ted William’s season.

by garp on May 15, 2011 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions

In my opinion...

…it’s a record that will never be broken.

Just once I'd like someone to call me "Sir," without adding, "You're making a scene."

by YankeeCarp on May 15, 2011 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

Most likely not.

"Nature never intended for you to survive here. But this fall, nature isn't the only thing to fear." September 10, 2011. Alabama vs. Penn State. White House.

by Chris McKeown on May 15, 2011 12:57 PM EDT up reply actions

Very awesome. Thanks Travis & PSA!

"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"

by I'mGivingYouARaise on May 15, 2011 12:51 PM EDT reply actions

He was just lucky

I bet it's good to be playing again, huh?

by david d on May 15, 2011 1:11 PM EDT reply actions

Consistently lucky! But also very talented. I think my favorite story of the streak is when this one pitcher said he would stop him by getting him out one time and pitching around him the other at-bats. Sure enough, he got Joe to ground out in his first at bat, then walked him in his next 2 AB’s. He started doing it again in the 9th or something and Joe just reached out over the plate and smacked a pitch way outside into centerfield for a hit. What a player.

Unless you're a pitcher or Gustavo Molina, kindly SWING THE BAT and ignore the Binder's bunt signal.

by Andrew GM on May 15, 2011 2:15 PM EDT up reply actions