He began with the Yankees in 1936 when he was 21. We remember him for the 56-game hitting streak and a .325 career batting average.
He also played in 10 World Series, including 4 in a row (1936-39) and won the MVP 3 times. (1939, 1941 & 1947).
Was he the best? Let's say that he was one of the best!
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