Vince DiMaggio

Full Name: Vincent Paul DiMaggio	Primary Position: OF
Height/Weight: 5' 11"/183	First Game: April 19, 1937
Birthdate: September 6, 1912	Final Game: June 6, 1946
Birthplace: Martinez, California	MLB Experience: 10 years
Died: October 3, 1986
Deathplace: North Hollywood, California
Bat/Throw: Right/Right

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[edit] Biography

Vince DiMaggio (Vincent Paul DiMaggio) was born on September 6, 1912 in Martinez, California. He made his Major League debut on April 19, 1937 for the Boston Braves. In 1937, his rookie year, he hit .256 with 13 home runs and 69 RBI. DiMaggio played for the Boston Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies and New York Giants over the course of his 10 year career.

Most people believe that Vince DiMaggio's best season was 1941, when he slugged 21 home runs and knocked in 100 runs.

Traded by San Diego (PCL) to Boston Bees in exchange for Tommy Thompson, Tiny Chaplin and cash (December 4, 1936).
Traded by Boston Bees to New York Yankees (February 4, 1939) completing trade in which Boston Bees traded Gil English, Johnny Riddle, cash and 3 players to be named later to New York Yankees in exchange for Eddie Miller (August 10, 1938); New York Yankees received Bobby Reis and Johnny Babich (October 27, 1938).
Traded by New York Yankees to Cincinnati Reds in exchange for $40000 and 2 players to be named later (August 5, 1939); New York Yankees received Frenchy Bordagaray and Nino Bongiovanni (January 27, 1940).
Traded by Cincinnati Reds to Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for Johnny Rizzo (May 8, 1940).
Traded by Pittsburgh Pirates to Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for Al Gerheauser (March 31, 1945).
Traded by Philadelphia Phillies to New York Giants in exchange for Clyde Kluttz (May 1, 1946).

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