1941 Play Ball #71, Joe DiMaggio 💣
This is a card, with which, I will never part.
I remember the excitement the first time I held this card. Big Smile!😁
Have a great day friends and card folk!

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1941 Play Ball #71, Joe DiMaggio ⭐ Legendary Hall of Famer and American Cultural Icon
Nothing is more important than a man's word. A man's word is his bond.
In 1977, Joe DiMaggio was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Gerald R. Ford for Joe's extraordinary contributions both on the baseball field and as a patriotic figure, including his WWII service and philanthropy.

This is my only Play Ball card. I picked it up at a show earlier this month - loved the look of it, beautiful colors, especially the blue sky in the background.

Milnar was part of Cleveland's rotation for a few years and made the all-star team in 1940, going 18-10 with a 3.27 ERA. Bob Feller described the big lefty as a "good guy in the clubhouse" and a "happy person".

1941 Play Ball #71, Joe DiMaggio ⭐
1941 Play Ball #63, Dom DiMaggio ⭐
1941 Play Ball #61, Vince DiMaggio ⭐
On November 6, 1938, the three DiMaggio brothers—Joe, Dom, and Vince—played together in the outfield for the first time during a charity game in California.
The 1941 Play Ball baseball card set is the only mainstream set that featured cards of all three brothers during their MLB playing days. Let that sink in.

1941 Play Ball #71, Joe DiMaggio. This is the best looking card in my collection that is in a "1" holder. Joe's 1941 Play Ball card is often cited as the most desirable of all his playing days cards.
The Legend...himself! Joltin' Joe. The Yankee Clipper. Mr. Coffee.
Joe DiMaggio became an American sports icon through his graceful play, nine World Series championships, and his unmatched 56-game hitting streak that still stands as one of baseball’s greatest records. Beyond the diamond, he served his country honorably during World War II, sacrificing three prime years of his career. His marriage to Marilyn Monroe added to his mystique, making him a figure of both sports and cultural legend. Throughout his life, DiMaggio embodied dignity, consistency, and quiet excellence, leaving a lasting legacy as one of baseball’s most admired figures.
After baseball, Joe continued to be a pop icon as the spokesperson for Mr. Coffee and a main character in the popular Simon & Garfunkel song, "Mrs. Robinson". 🎵
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