$2,304
A shadowbox display case, with a centered New York Yankees logo, with title plaque that reads "The Streak/ Joe DiMaggio/ 'The Yankee Clipper. ' " The display celebrates DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak in 194, specifically citing the 17th of his 56 hits during the streak. The shadowbox houses a Louisville Slugger 125 bat with "Joe Di Maggio" stamped on the barrel. The bat is signed "Joe DiMaggio/ 'Yankee Clipper' " in blue marker and numbered "17/56." Also housed in the display is a Rawlings Official American League Baseball (Budig) signed "Joe DiMaggio/ HOF 55" in blue ink. Included are additional plaques listing DiMaggio's career batting statistics, his 1941 batting statistics, and a plaque beneath the bat that reads "Limited Edition - 17/56," and "June 1, 1941 - Pitcher - Al Milner/ 1-4." Also mounted in the display are a black and white photograph of DiMaggio and a certificate of authenticity from Yankee Clipper Enterprises numbered "17/56," and PSA/DNA. Display, 42 1/8 by 34 1/4 inches; Bat, length, 35 inches Categories: Joe DiMaggio
Auctioneer:
Juliens Auctions
Date:
2012-06-23
