Joe DiMaggio was more than the most complete all-around player of his generation. He was more than the player who set one of the game's most cherished records, hitting safely in 56 consecutive games.

HOLLYWOOD, Fla. -- Joe DiMaggio, the elegant Yankee Clipper whose 56-game hitting streak endures as one of the most remarkable records in baseball or any sport, died Monday at his home in Florida.

One hundred years ago, on Feb. 6, 1925, a 159-game Passaic High School basketball team winning streak ended at the hands of ...

Dom DiMaggio was stopped -- but ... But his fairly hard liner floated out to brother Joe, for the last Yankee putout of the game. Thus Dom’s streak ended at 34 tilts, three shy of Tommy Holmes ...

His hitting streak is finished at 56 games. "Well," says DiMaggio after the game. "I’m glad it’s over." October: On October 23, Dorothy gives birth to Joe Jr., 10 days after Paul Simon (of ...

MLB History 1941 - Joe DiMaggio wins the MVP Award in the American League over Ted Williams. DiMaggio set a league record with his 56-game hitting streak while Williams finished the season with a ...

He’s a star, and a fan favorite.” Joe DiMaggio’s 56 consecutive games with a base hit has been called the greatest streak in ...

His hitting streak is finished at 56 games. "Well," says DiMaggio after the game. "I’m glad it’s over." October: On October 23, Dorothy gives birth to Joe Jr., 10 days after Paul Simon (of ...