Joe DiMaggio began his 56 game hit streak on May 15, 1941, a feat which has withstood the test of time. The streak started with a single off Edgar Smith in a 13-1 loss against Chicago, and ended July 17 when he went 0-3 with a walk against Cleveland. The Yankee Clipper hit .408 in that time, going 91-for-223 with 15 home runs and 55 RBIs; the Yankees' record was 41–13–2.
On this day in Yankees history - Joe DiMaggio…
Joe DiMaggio began his 56 game hit streak on May 15, 1941, a feat which has withstood the test of time. The streak started with a single off Edgar Smith in a 13-1 loss against Chicago, and ended July 17 when he went 0-3 with a walk against Cleveland. The Yankee Clipper hit .408 in that time, going 91-for-223 with 15 home runs and 55 RBIs; the Yankees' record was 41–13–2.