Chronology of World War II

Tuesday, October 24th


The Yankee Clipper


The Yankee Clipper
The New York Yankees center fielder Joe DiMaggio is named the 1939 American League Most Vaulable Player, with 1st baseman Jimmie Foxx of the Boston Red Sox as the runner-up in the voting. Joe hit .381 in 120 games with 176 hits, 30 HRs with 126 RBIs for the Yankees. The Yankee Clipper was the top hitter in the American League with his .381 Batting Average.