The 50 Greatest Athletes To Ever Walk The Planet

37. Joe DiMaggio

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A pillar of consistency, the former Yankee center-fielder etched his name in the record books with a historic 56-game hitting streak during the 1941 season. DiMaggio is a nine-time World Series Champion, a three-time MVP, and a member of the Major League Baseball All-Century team. One must truly marvel at DiMaggio’s hand-eye coordination. Aside from having a picture-perfect swing, DiMaggio almost always squared the ball up.