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Lot Number: 395
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Lot 395
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| Description: Joe DiMaggio's U.S. Army dog tag c.1943-44. Significant artifact with relation to Joe's military service during World War II. Offered is the actual dog tag worn by Joe DiMaggio while serving in the U.S. Army during WWII. The metal tag itself remains completely intact with impressed "JOSEPH P. DI MAGGIO" lettering along with his ID number and name/address of his wife Dorothy Arnold. The tag retains its original plastic neck chain and metal fastener. Joe DiMaggio spoke with Prescott Sullivan of the San Francisco Examiner over the telephone in early January of 1943. Sullivan asked if the draft would affect his preparation for the coming season. Joe replied, "Spring training won't concern me this year". The next day, it was printed that DiMaggio planned to enlist. He would serve until 1945 when he was discharged due in part, to his problems with stomach ulcers. Very rare and significant piece relating to an important period in DiMaggio's life and his impact on the United States: EX |
| Estimated Price: ($4,000.00-$5,000.00) |
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