Joe DiMaggio plays in 1936 rookie year and breaks a hitting streak record in 1941

Joe DiMaggio plays in 1936 rookie year and breaks a hitting streak record in 1941

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The transcript highlights Joe's remarkable baseball career, including his early success in World Championships, his frequent selection to the American League's All Star squad, and his record-breaking 56-game hitting streak. It also provides historical context by comparing his achievements to past records and players like Wee Willie Keeler.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In Joe's first four years in the majors, what notable achievement did he accomplish?

He won the World Series every year.

He was the league's top scorer.

He won championships with his team.

He set a new home run record.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many times was Joe selected to play on the American League's All-Star squad?

20 times

10 times

13 times

15 times

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What record did Joe set in 1941?

Most home runs in a season

Most strikeouts in a season

Most consecutive games with a hit

Most stolen bases in a season

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Whose record did Joe break with his 56-game hitting streak?

Wee Willie Keeler

Lou Gehrig

Ty Cobb

Babe Ruth

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What nickname was Joe known by, as mentioned in the transcript?

The Iron Horse

The Georgia Peach

The Yankee Clipper

The Sultan of Swat