Born November 25

Joe Dimaggio
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When the Yankees retired his number, among the gifts he was given included a bicycle for his son.
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​​​​​​"Among the varied gifts from around the country were a car for DiMaggio and one for his mother, a speedboat, three watches, two television sets, radio, deer rifle, hats, 300 quarts of ice cream, three hand-painted ties, traveling clock, three pictures, key chain, 25 record albums, electric blanket, two wallets, three sets of cufflinks, belt buckle, three tie pins, golf bag and dozen golf balls, ash tray, luggage, fishing tackle, a four-year college scholarship for a person of DiMaggio’s choosing, taxi service, two thermos jugs, two pair of sunglasses, oil painting, living room carpet, electric roaster, three money clips, paper weight, metal elephant, set of rosary beads foam mattress and box spring, cheese, and cases of potatoes, oranges, lemonade and lima beans. DiMaggio’s son, Joe Jr., received a bicycle, a train set, and a cocker spaniel."