This day in NY sports history
THIS DAY IN NY SPORTS HISTORY
Sunday, May 3, 1936
Young DiMaggio debuts
After being sidelined at the start of the season with a foot injury, Joe DiMaggio made his big-league debut before 25,000 at Yankee Stadium. The hyped 21-year-old prospect whom the Yankees had acquired from the San Francisco Seals didn't disappoint in his first game. Starting in leftfield and batting third (ahead of Lou Gehrig), he went 3-for-6 with a triple, three runs and an RBI in the Yankees' 14-5 win over the St. Louis Browns. DiMaggio went on to hit .323 with 29 homers, 125 RBIs and a league-high 15 triples and made the All-Star team in his rookie year. The Hall of Famer batted .346 in helping lead the Yankees over the Giants in the World Series.
Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
Out East Show: Visit The Shamrock evergreen maze, Sannino Vineyard, Seven Ponds Orchard and the Warrior Ranch Foundation NewsdayTV's Doug Geed is heading 'Out East' to showcase the ultimate local spots you need to explore.
