On July 17, 1941, Cleveland’s Municipal Stadium in front of 67,000 fans, New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio sees his hitting streak halted at 56 games by two Cleveland Indians pitchers, Al Smith and Jim Bagby. Third baseman Ken Keltner makes two great plays on hot smashes by DiMaggio, robbing the “Yankee Clipper” of hits each time. but New York edges the Indians, 6 – 5. DiMaggio’s 56-game streak stands as the longest in major league history, he batted .408 during the stretch, will begin another streak that will last 17 games, extending the remarkable span of hitting safely to 73 of 74 games.

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