Joe DiMaggio makes his major league debut.

1949 World Series - Joe DiMaggio

On May 3, 1936, After being sidelined at the start of the season because of a foot injury, Joe DiMaggio makes his much anticipated major league debut. The 21 year-old rookie outfielder lives up to the hype, DiMaggio collects two singles and a triple in six at-bats, helping the New York Yankees to a 14-5 win over the St. Louis Browns. DiMaggio’s first at bat came against Jack Knott, he reached on a fielders choice. He singled in his next at bats vs Earl Caldwell in the 2nd inning.

Lou Gehrig also went 4-5, but Joe’s roommate Lefty Gomez doesn’t make it into the 5th.

 

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