March 8, 1999
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RELATED VIDEO He was a quiet man who let his bat do the talking. Fans in 1941 heard it loud, clear and often. They called him Joltin' Joe, but never by the name that fit the durable legend the best. CNN's Judd Rose has that and more. Windows Media 28K 80K	RELATED VIDEO DiMaggio represented more than all that was good in the game. Joe DiMaggio was the game. CNN's Jim Huber remembers the graceful moves of the Yankee Clipper. Windows Media 28K 80K
RELATED VIDEO At first, he wasn't sure about Paul Simon's song, but eventually figured it paid him a compliment, says CNN's Bruce Morton, who among other observations points out DiMaggio didn't spit, scratch or whine. Real 28K 80K Windows Media 28K 80K	RELATED VIDEO The '41 streak captivated the nation, but no one could forget War World II. DiMaggio served in the Army and gave up three years of his playing prime. CNN's Bob Lorenz pays tribute to his career. Real 28K 80K Windows Media 28K 80K
RELATED VIDEO Growing up in the Italian section of San Francisco, DiMaggio hung out in his father's fishing boat or sold papers on the corner. CNN's Don Knapp talks with the old gang in North Beach. Real 28K 80K Windows Media 28K 80K	RELATED VIDEO He was never one the "Boys" of summer. He was always that quiet, confident adult. CNN's Garrick Utley explains what the fans sensed and admired in him. Real 28K 80K Windows Media 28K 80K
RELATED VIDEO For most, he was Mr. Baseball. But to a later generation, he was Mr. Coffee, disappointing fans who would rather see him hitting balls on the field than pitching products off it. CNN's Tony Guida takes a look. Real 28K 80K Windows Media 28K 80K

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