Joe+Dimaggio

Joe Dimaggio was a centerfielder for the New York Yankees. He made it into the Hall of Fame. My grandpa actually met Joe when he was in the navy. Here is the story:

In March of 1946, the New York Yankees were in Panama for an exibition match against a Panama team. At the same time, my grandpa was in the Navy, and his ship was going through the Panama Canal on their way to Norfolk, Virginia. My grandpa and his friend Bordack had a day of liberty before the next leg of their journey. He and Bordack decided to go into "Kelly's Bar" for a drink. Turns out, the only empty seats were next to Joe Dimaggio. My grandpa had no idea that he had just sat down next to his favorite baseball player. As he started to pay for his drink, Joe turned and said, "I'll pay for your drink, sailor." Of course, my grandpa was thrilled. "Thank you, Mr. Dimaggio."

This is a true story that my grandpa told me himself.



By Maggie Fleenor