American Experience S12E14 — Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life

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American Experience•Season 12•Episode 14

Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life

7.3/10 · 21 votesMay 8, 200055 min

Ranked #10 of 15 in Season 12•−0.2 vs season avg

Discussion

An atmospheric profile of Joe DiMaggio (1914-99), baseball's "Yankee Clipper," explores how and why he played what narrator (and co-writer) Richard Ben Kramer calls "the hero's game" by projecting -- and zealously guarding -- an image of effortless elegance on and off the field. On

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Episode Summary

"Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life" is episode 14 of American Experience season 12. It scored 7.3/10 from 21 votes, ranking #10 of 15 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on May 8, 2000.

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