Joe DiMaggio ... Long after retiring as a player, DiMaggio served briefly as a vice president and coach for the Oakland A's, and as a member of the board of directors of the Baltimore Orioles.
1938 - Joe DiMaggio rejects a $25,000 offer from ... 1987 - Vida Blue agrees to a deal with the Oakland Athletics, but will surprise the club next month when he announces his retirement.
At the time Joe DiMaggio and Marilyn Monroe ... a power-hitting outfielder for the Philadelphia Athletics. A few days later, the retired DiMaggio played in an exhibition game against Zernial.