After 70 years, DiMaggio’s 56-Game Streak Remains Untouchable

Joe DiMaggio Fans to Celebrate the Anniversary of this Remarkable FeatHollywood, Fla. (May 15, 2011) – It was 70 years ago that New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio began a legendary hitting streak that obliterated the previous record and has gone unchallenged to this day. In fact, no one has ever come close. To commemorate the anniversary of this historic achievement, Americans young and old are invited to participate in celebrations and remembrances hosted by JoeDiMaggio.com and the official Joe DiMaggio Facebook page. On May 15, 1941, hoping to shake off a hitting slump, a young DiMaggio