The Joe DiMaggio Story You've Never Heard

Joe DiMaggio is a baseball legend, but few know the real story of how he became one.

In this episode of *Rounding Third*, Peter Lemieux shares the untold story of DiMaggio's early years - from hustling on the streets of San Francisco to becoming the Yankee Clipper. Discover how an almost career-ending injury, a letter-writing mentorship with Ty Cobb, and a $2,875 raise changed the course of baseball history. Oh - and how Paul Simon met him after name-dropping him in *Mrs. Robinson*.

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00:00 Introduction and Inspiration
01:04 Paul Simon Meets Joe DiMaggio
02:02 Joe DiMaggio's Early Life
03:03 Rising Star in San Francisco
05:16 Joining the San Francisco Seals
08:16 Yankees Pursue DiMaggio
10:12 Spring Training and Rookie Year
12:32 Conclusion and Legacy