Joe DiMaggio: A Biography

New York: Doubleday & Company, 1980 With sixteen pages of black and white photos. First edition, first printing. Signed by DiMaggio in blue pen on half-title page. Additionally signed by Schoor on title page. Publisher's slate paper-covered boards, with spine lettered in silver foil; in its original pictorial dust jacket, with photo of DiMaggio taken by Mickey Palmer to front and rear panels, panels lettered in orange, white, and blue, and spine lettered in black. Fine book; about fine unclipped dust jacket, with light toning to spine, a couple of light crease-marks to panels, and a one-inch closed tear to bottom of front panel. With a COA from Certified Authentication Service (CAS). Overall, a lovely copy. Joe DiMaggio played all thirteen seasons of his career with the New York Yankees and was selected as an All-Star thirteen times. With his exemplary hitting and fielding (he was nicknamed "The Yankee Clipper" because of how he sailed around the outfield) he helped power the Yankees to nine World Series titles. Outside of baseball, he was known for his high-profile marriage with Marilyn Monroe. DiMaggio was one of the rare athletes that transcended his sport: his association with a bygone era of America was noted in Simon and Garfunkel's Grammy Award-winning song, "Mrs. Robinson." Boston legend Ted Williams said, "His career cannot be summed up in numbers and awards. It might sound corny, but he had a profound impact on the country.". Signed. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Dust Jacket Included.