Joe DiMaggio made his debut on this date in 1936

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1. West Coast baseball enthusiasts will tell you he made is professional baseball debut in 1932...

and hit safely in 61 consecutive games in 1933

On July 26, 1933, a 19 year old kid by the name of Joe DiMaggio had his record setting 61 game hitting streak come to an end as his San Francisco Seals prevailed 4-3 over the Oakland Oaks. The 61 games in a row with a hit came 3 years before he found his way to the major leagues and 8 years before he shattered the Major League record with a 56 consecutive games with a base hits.

He wore number five for both clubs