I actually think DiMaggio is underrated in most cases and that his stats don't get the respect they should. He put up huge home run totals hitting from the right side at Yankee Stadium, which was very difficult to do in his time. His power was immense but it's overlooked because he didn't hit 500 home runs.
DiMaggio is still 14 all time in career slugging and his 46 home runs in 1937 were the most by a Yankees right handed hitter until A-rod hit 48 in 2005, 70 years later.
I only know Ted Williams' reputation from late in life card shows, but he was not what I would call "beloved" by people. I remember him setting up at a Gloria Rothstein show in the 90s with Mantle and DiMaggio and I was surprised at how small Ted's line was.
Last edited by packs; 09-05-2023 at 11:53 AM.
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