Comic Book -- Baseball Thrills -- July 6, 2023

This 1951 edition of Baseball Thrills was allegedly edited by Cleveland Indians pitching star Bob Feller. One story talks about Bobby Thomson's "shot heard round the world," which sank the Dodgers in a special playoff with the Giants. The other talks about Joe DiMaggio's retirement. 

Pulp -- All America Sports Magazine -- April 4, 2024

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The season has started. The Giants opened in New York for the first time since 1956 or 1957, when they were still in New York. The Yankees won 2 out of 3.

The cover of the June 1936 All America Sports Magazine has an image that looks a lot like Joe Dimaggio.

Joe DiMaggio Hitting Streak 75 Years -- May 15, 2016

Seventy-five years ago today, New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio had a hit against the White Sox to begin his 56 game hit streak, a Major League record which may never be broken.  In 1933, while playing for the San Francisco Seals, he hit in 61 straight games. 

Joe DiMaggio 100 -- November 25, 2014

Joe Dimaggio, one of the greatest baseball players, was born 100 years ago today in Martinez.  He grew up in San Francisco. One of my grandfather's younger friends played against him at North Beach Playground. He played for the San Francisco Seals.  Here we have a photo of him in uniform.  Later he played for the New York Yankees. 

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I'm very sorry to hear that Pablo Sandoval is leaving the Giants to go to the Red Sox.  He has done a lot of good for the Giants.  The Red Sox fans will not be as patient with him when he gets into a slump.  Good luck, Panda.  Thank you for all the memories. 

Joe Dimaggio -- July 21, 2010

Joe Dimaggio, one of the greatest baseball players, grew up in San Francisco. One of my grandfather's younger friends played against him at North Beach Playground. I took the photo at the San Francisco Wax Museum on 04-August-2007.

Dom Dimaggio, RIP -- May 8, 2009

Dom Dimaggio died. I liked the Little Professor because he wore glasses. I found a picture of Vince, Joe, and Dom posing in Seals uniforms on a visit. They all played for the Seals at different times.

Manny Ramirez got suspended for 50 games. I'm glad the Giants didn't sign him. Tonight they beat the Dodgers.

It was warm today.

Happy Saint Joseph's Day -- March 19, 2009

Happy Saint Joseph's Day to my fellow Joes. Here is Joe DiMaggio in his San Francisco Seals uniform.