Plot: An atmospheric profile of Joe DiMaggio (1914-99), baseball's "Yankee Clipper," explores how and why he played what narrator (and co-writer) Richard Ben Kramer calls "the hero's game" by projecting -- and zealously guarding -- an image of effortless elegance on and off the field. On the field, the Yankees won nine World Series in the 13 years he played for them

American Experience - Season 12 - Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life (Episode 14)
Episode Aired On:
Monday, May 8 2000
24 years ago
Monday, May 8 2000
24 years ago