Where have you gone Joe DiMaggio...

[GrayGhost]

Well, I know from all I've read he was a fantastic player. That's all I'm personally interested in.

[David Atkatz]

That's fine.

But personally, I find it kind of hard to idolize a shit just because he could hit and run and throw.

[sicollector1954]

Back in 1995 at the Sun Times Show in Chicago-I was getting an autograph from Joe Dimaggio on a Sports Illustrated. At the time, he had a list of things he would and would not sign. A flat at the show cost $175.00--a hat $350.00. A guy in front of me had a B/W photo signed by Mantle and Williams and needed only his to have all three on his picture. When he got to the autograph table-Dimaggio looked up and said--I'm not signing this. I don't sign anything Mantle signed ahead of me. Needless to say, the guy had to get out of line-buy a baseball for $10.00 and get back in line and have it signed later that day. Enough said.

[mr2686]

At least he signed the baseball (I'm assuming). When I saw Joe back in 91/92, he wouldn't sign any baseballs. Then during a break, a little blonde girl comes up to him with a baseball and he gladly signs it. Of course, dad was very happy!!

[GrayGhost]

Originally Posted by sicollector1954

Back in 1995 at the Sun Times Show in Chicago-I was getting an autograph from Joe Dimaggio on a Sports Illustrated. At the time, he had a list of things he would and would not sign. A flat at the show cost $175.00--a hat $350.00. A guy in front of me had a B/W photo signed by Mantle and Williams and needed only his to have all three on his picture. When he got to the autograph table-Dimaggio looked up and said--I'm not signing this. I don't sign anything Mantle signed ahead of me. Needless to say, the guy had to get out of line-buy a baseball for $10.00 and get back in line and have it signed later that day. Enough said.

That's ridiculous. Joe D wasn't even the greatest Yankee of them all IMO. To me, that list goes..

1. Babe
2. Lou
3. Mickey
4. Joe
5. Yogi

How does that compare to other members top five?

[Mr. Mitt]

I'd put Joe in front of Mickey, persoanlly, but understand those that rank them your way.

[thekingofclout]

Originally Posted by Mr. Mitt

I'd put Joe in front of Mickey, persoanlly, but understand those that rank them your way.

I concur with you Jerry.

[Mr. Mitt]

The better question is... who are numbers 6-10?