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Lot Number: 724
Description: Significant 1941 Joe DiMaggio American League Most Valuable Player award. The importance of Joe DiMaggioÆs 1941 streak may be best illustrated by the fact that it often overshadows his win of the American League Most Valuable Player award in the same season. Joe DiMaggio began the 1941 season with a mild slump that ended on May 15, 1941. On this date, he began a streak for the ages, hitting safely in 56 consecutive games which would end on July 17th. While the streak is well known, it is less recognized that the Yankees began the streak 5 1/2 games out of first place; by the time the streak had ended, they were well out front in first. Joe DiMaggio was the essence of a Most Valuable Player. Along with lofty statistics he brought character, leadership, and guidance to his teammates. These factors would lead DiMaggio and the Yankees to another World Championship in 1941 after completing a season that is regarded by many baseball historians as one of the finest in baseball history. Joe DiMaggioÆs remarkable season was nearly topped by Ted Williams who batted an amazing .406 only to lose the MVP award by 37 votes. DiMaggioÆs 1941 statistics appear to be fictional at first glance: .357 batting average, 193 hits, 122 runs, 43 doubles, 30 home runs, 125 RBIÆs, .978 fielding average, and an amazing 13 strikeouts in 541 at bats. The offered 1941 American League MVP presentational pocket watch was given to DiMaggio by the Sporting News. Longines 18K gold pocket watch is of the highest quality featuring a finely engraved inscription on the reverse, ôPresented to Joseph Paul DiMaggio, Jr. Outfielder of the New York Yankees by The Sporting News For Being Named Most Valuable Player in American League for 1941 by the Baseball Writers of America.ö The watch remains in original condition (not running) inclusive of its Longines presentational box. Over the course of baseball history, there have been numerous seasons of incredible merit by individual players. Joe DiMaggioÆs 1941 season is, without question, among the most storied in the history of the game, with the offered MVP award ranking as the most significant player exemplar ever offered to the collecting public. Includes a photographic image of DiMaggio receiving the award from Art Flynn of The Sporting News at the start of the 1942 season: NM
Estimated Price: ($75,000.00-$100,000.00)
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