Monster Card Monday: 1939 Joe DiMaggio

Nothing says “Monster” like “Joltin’ Joe” DiMaggio.  Pastor Rich Zawadzki passed on this 1939 APBA card which verifies this fact. 

It was Joe D’s fourth year in the majors and he had already made his mark with the Yankees.  In his first three years, he batted over .300 each year.  He also had one HR crown and led the league in runs scored.  In 1939 though, he won his first batting title with a .381 mark.  With it, he drove in 126 runs and scored 108 plus hit 30 dingers. 

All that added up to his first of three MVP awards that he would win. 

Any time a full time player gets a power number at 44, he gets consideration for Monster Monday in my book.  Joe DiMaggio’s 1939 card has power numbers 1-1-0-0-0. 

In addition, the Yankee Clipper has more than a few hits on his card.  He has a 55-7 and a 15-7.  With all of the requisite 8s and 9s, that gives him a 64-9. 

DiMaggio was willing to take a walk, too.  His 1939 card has four 14s including a 26-14.  In addition, he has a 61-22 (based on four HBP) so he’s willing to take one for the team occasionally. 

Fun numbers:  44-0, 26-14, 64-9

Not to be overlooked, DiMaggio is fast and a OF-3.  My Boys of Summer commish, Shawn Baier and I were discussing the advantages of having such a player just the other day.  Of course, the player in question, Josh Reddick, is a far cry from Joe DiMaggio but you get my point. 

thanks, Rich!!