Joe DiMaggio with Jacob Ruppert and Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Description
A black-and-white slide of Joe DiMaggio shaking hands with Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis as New York Yankee owner Jacob Ruppert looks on. The photograph is full-length, and the men are wearing business suits. The occasion is Opening Day at Yankee Stadium and Commissioner Landis is on hand to give the Yankees their commemorative rings and watches for winning the 1936 World Series.
Player(s)
DiMaggio, Joe, 1914-1999
Team(s)
New York Yankees
League(s)
American League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
April 20, 1937
Subject
Hall of Famers; Outfielders; Baseball commissioners; Opening Day (Baseball); Baseball team owners
Source
Unknown
Stadium
Yankee Stadium (New York, N.Y. : 1923-2009)
Location
New York (N.Y.)
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Dea-Dim
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)