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Welcome to the page for: Joe DiMaggio
| Birth Name: | Joseph Paul DiMaggio, Jr. |
| Nickname: | The Yankee Clipper |
| Born On: | 11-25-1914 |
| Born In: | Martinez, California |
| Zodiac: | Sagittarius |
| Died On: | 03-08-1999 |
| Died In: | Hollywood, Florida |
| Cemetery: | Holy Cross Cemetery, Colma,
California
 |
| College: | None Attended |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Height: | 6-02 |
| Weight: | 193 |
| First Game: | 05-03-1936 (Age 21) |
| Last Game: | 09-30-1951 |
| Draft: | Not Applicable |
Dear DiMaggio Fans:
In 1949, NY Yankee fans
presented Joe DiMaggio with the
Joltin Joe,
a 22-foot Chris Craft run- about.
Soon thereafter, Mr. DiMaggio sent
the boat to Martinez, CA, the town of his birth. The
Joltin Joe
has remained in Martinez ever since. In the early 1990’s, at the request of the
City of Martinez, Mr. DiMaggio donated the boat to the City of Martinez, the
current owner of the boat. The
Joltin Joe
was displayed in the Martinez Marina. Unfortunately, the weather took its toll
on the
Joltin Joe,
and now it is in need of repair.
The City of Martinez is proud
to call Joe DiMaggio their native son, but budget restraints preclude the City
from restoring the
Joltin Joe.
A fundraising effort by the Sons
of Italy in America, Diablo Valley Lodge #2167, Martinez, CA is currently
underway to raise the funds necessary to restore the
Joltin Joe.
The goal is to raise enough
money to professionally restore the boat to a displayable state. The City of
Martinez has agreed to place the boat in a climate controlled environment after
restoration where it will be protected from the elements and preserved for
future generations to enjoy.
We hope that you will consider our request and help
us restore this valuable piece of national sports memorabilia.
If you would like further
information regarding this project, please feel free to call Chuck Massetti at
925-935-1228, President, Sons of Italy in America, Diablo Lodge 1627, or Dave
Scola, Public Works Director, City of Martinez, at 925-372-3565. Any assistance
you can provide will be greatly appreciated.
Names of major donors will be
displayed on a plaque to be exhibited with the
Joltin Joe
after restoration, and
donations are tax deductible.
Sincerely,
Chuck Massetti,
President
Sons of Italy in
America, Diablo Valley Lodge 2167
Martinez, CA
94553
