New York Yankees jersey worn by Yankee Clipper Joe DiMaggio during the
old-timer's game at Yankee Stadium on September 20, 1980.
Official Wilson, size 44, New York Yankee, heavy white cotton, short sleeve jersey with
vertical navy-blue stripes and bold New York Yankee logo sewn on upper right side in black
letters. The name "DiMaggio" has been ornately stitched into the back label in wide black
thread; the left arm has horizontal navy-blue stripes and a large black vertical stripe at the end
(worn to commemorate Thurman Munson, who was killed in a plane crash the year before. The
right side has horizontal navy-blue stripes but no vertical stripe. Verso side has navy-blue
vertical stripes and the large number 5 sewed on upper portion. Fine condition.
JOE DiMAGGIO (1914-1999)
played centerfield for the New York Yankees from
1936-1942 and 1946-1951 with a lifetime batting average of .325.
The Hall of Famer was
elected to the All-Star team every year, was American League batting champion in 1939
and 1940 and home run leader in 1948.
He holds the major league consecutive
game-hitting streak of 56 (1941); called baseball's greatest feat by many. He was Most
Valuable Player in 1939, 1941, and 1947.
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