Al Gionfriddo of the Brooklyn Dodgers makes a game-saving catch against Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees in the sixth game of the World Series

Al Gionfriddo of the Brooklyn Dodgers makes a game-saving catch against Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees in the sixth game of the World Series

  On October 5, 1947, Al Gionfriddo, inserted in left field for defensive purposes, makes one of most memorable catches in World Series history when he robs Joe DiMaggio of an extra-base hit with two men on base in the sixth inning. The outfielder’s heroics help to preserve an 8-5 Dodger victory in Game 6 of…

Al Gionfriddo Stats & Facts

Al Gionfriddo Stats & Facts

    Al Gionfriddo Positions: Outfielder and Pinch HitterBats: Left  •  Throws: Left5-6, 165lb (168cm, 74kg)Born: March 8, 1922 in Dysart, PADied: March 14, 2003  in Solvang, CABuried: Santa Barbara Cemetery, Santa Barbara, CAHigh School: Cresson HS (Cresson, PA)Debut: September 23, 1944 (9,785th in major league history)vs. NYG 1 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 28, 1947vs. BSN 3 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SBFull Name: Albert Francis GionfriddoView Player…