CAL@BAL: DiMaggio speaks at Ripken's 2,131

[@oldtimer794]

Nothing but absolute class on the field there, both honoring and remembering the epitome of class, Lou Gehrig.

[@rancidcrawfish]

Cal Sr was the proudest dad in the world that night. His face says it all

[@jeffboring103]

I love how Cal Sr is absolutely beaming in the background!

[@TheWeeTodd]

Dad beaming likely his hero (or one of) speaking so highly of his son. Simply incredible moment!

[@digger8843]

Last time I shed a tear at a professional athletic event was right here, when they announced Dimaggio as Gehrig's teammate. Gehrig had been long, long gone but here was a final living look back.

[@Largepro21]

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[@rancidcrawfish]

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[@djtrankilo231]

Can't believe DiMaggio lived long enough to witness this moment. A player who belonged to practically the golden age of baseball witnessed the downfall and then the revival when recorded footage became a common thing. Glad to see this 😊

[@gynandroidhead]

It really doesn't get much better than that.

[@lanuiiohu]

DiMaggio was the last link of Yankees' 1940's ERA

[@mariocisneros911]

I thought Yogi was ?

[@FrankieBlueEyes]

1930s era as well

[@mariocisneros911]

@@lanuiiohu YOGI WAS , NOT JOLTIN JOE

[@dennyluster3089]

Joe DiMaggio was a class act and I am grateful that he took the time to honor Cal Ripken, Jr. on this occasion.

[@Game-zn8gv]

The Yankee Clipper, how doe's it get any better. Awsome !!

[@drewdurbin4968]

When the Greatest Yankee speaks of your greatness....u did something right.

[@hollywoodmafia4841]

Mr. DiMaggio was a Legend....and a sure lucky man to be with Marilyn Monroe

[@TonyGilbert1]

Dom and joe where both fantastic

[@ln7989]

Yeah he fucked that up lol

[@maxklein9914]

HOLLYWOODMAFIA I have his autograph he is a true legend

[@davidrice3337]

Evidently there were quite a few lucky ones out there

[@davidrice3337]

@@TonyGilbert1 what about Vic?

[@TheHappychickadee]

Pure 100 percent class

[@DMR4736]

A few records that will likely never be broken; Joe's 56 games streak, and Mickey's 18 career W.S. homers

[@jackprescott9652]

Don Larsen perfect game in a world series will likely never be broken too.

[@sgnmath1234]

@@jackprescott9652 It could be since it's a 1 time event. Records regarding shutouts, wins, and other pitching records based on appearances and innings pitched will be hard to break since starters usually last 6 innings and are part of a 5 man rotation.

[@chrisyoung4482]

Cy Young's complete games record seems like another record that will never be broken.

[@E_xe2]

Weird fact, the person behind him, cal Ripken sr passed the same month and year DiMaggio did.

[@josejoanes9631]

Joe Dimaggio espetacular

[@Largepro21]

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[@thejamnasium6447]

Classy guy

[@usssanjacinto1]

Wow, he's 81 there.

[@gynandroidhead]

Yes, and that's about as emotional as I've ever seen him. I have no doubt that it meant a great deal to Cal for the great Yankee Clipper to say what he did.

[@stevepasquarella823]

@MANCHESTER UNITED We don't care about you little butt pirates and soccer. Europe loves America so much that they wear NY Yankee hats all over. Baseball is a part of American history and will never ever be going away.

[@gavinvanhouten5951]

@M Forgive me but I see you going around to all these baseball videos saying this exact comment and I have 2 things I wish to say. 1. Get a life because this isnt beneficial to anyone 2. Get a brain...there isnt even 200 countries, let alone 240 you idiot

[@jacob45415]

@M ok… no one rlly cares sounds like u hate America 😂👍🏼

[@gcxred4kat9]

Imagine being Cal's dad that night. An absolute legend coming out to say great things about your boy who just broke a seemingly unbreakable record.

[@josejoanes9631]

Casal lindo assim era Joe Dimaggio e Marlyn mMonroe

[@TheBatugan77]

#5... invoking #4... for #8.

[@thejoeyd9207]

Joe D!

[@trwashere5906]

Given that Gehrig was taken out in his prime, I had hoped that Ripkin would have honored him by sitting out the tying game. What a grand gesture that would have been! But then, Gehrig probably would have been appalled at the idea.

[@just-for-funtriviaquizzes]

Gehrig was nearly 36 when his streak ended, so I think it's accurate to say he was past his prime.

[@danpierce8862]

@@just-for-funtriviaquizzes 1937 was statistically one of his best years. Look it up!

[@brunocallone2836]

Leggenda

[@andrewnunez5680]

After all these years, I still can't understand how the schedule makes couldn't figure out that the record should have been set against the Yankees. A no brainer but I guess they didn't use it .

[@ThekiBoran]

Good point.

[@jackprescott9652]

The great Joe DiMaggio, who`s career were broke 2 times for the wars.

[@felixtendorf4206]

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[@ABC-jd9ep]

Joe DI MAGGIO, l'unico ke amò Norma Jean, l' accompagnò nell'ultimo viaggio, ed ogni giorno, sulla tomba di Marilyn, Di Maggio, portò Rose. Riposino in pace.

[@HHH-ye1ro]

Who’s cutting onions?

[@proudamerican1278]

Joe D… Class!

[@oldtimer794]

Absolutely! So was Mr Ripken. Both followed in the footsteps of the epitome of class, Mr. Gehrig.

[@luisacisnerosvillar4050]

dimaggio fue esposo de marylin monroe

[@karstensbored1014]

whats up my dudes

[@kennethsmith8968]

ill bet that cost the o's some big bucks.joe d never did anything 4 free even if it meant paying a visit 2 yankee stadium.

[@josecarranza7555]

Joe DiMaggio’s greatest achievement in life is being with the beautiful Marilyn Monroe.

[@jameslisle7775]

56 consecutive games with a hit.

[@mariocisneros911]

Not polite to speak I'll of the dead . But DiMaggio was a primadonna. He had presenters present himself as the greatest Yankee .now doesn't that sound egotistical. Also why did he retire after 16 seasons ? To me the greatest Yankee , New Yorker , and man is Louis Gehrig.

[@joeblow7407]

Joe only played 13 years....NOT 16......He was the undisputed leader of a Yankee team that won 10 AL pennants and 9 World Series.......Late in life he was introduced as the....'greatest living player.'......never the greatest Yankee. Babe Ruth is not only the greatest Yankee, but the greatest player ever....rivaled only by Willie Mays.......The Yankees have mistakenly retired many numbers.......ONLY one number should have ever been retired......#4 of Lou Gehrig!!!!

[@tonyvincent9753]

Joe D was a notorious cheap skate. I wonder what his fee was to appear at this ceremony? You can bet your life he didn’t do it for free!

[@Mikepleith]

The greatest Yankee is Babe Ruth. The most popular is probably Mickey Mantle due to the fact that he didn’t hide his faults.

[@BooBooDaFoo330]

@@joeblow7407 Hank Aaron is the 🐐, top 3 in hits, home runs, and runs batted in.

[@johncastaldo7861]

First along if you really followed DiMaggio's he only played 13 year's due to many injuries, plus he lost three full seasons to serve our country, during the prime of his career.My friend the prima Donna's of baseball are the cry babies of today,who.dont want to play if they have a headache.Believe me I saw DiMaggio play and there was no one played harder or was greater than him, so check your facts about before you run your mouth 😺

[@marcorivas573]

Ruth and Gehrig were the best. Mantle followed. DiMaggio was not a great teammate. Very self-centered.

[@消失-q4w]

胡扯

[@jackprescott9652]

Dimaggio were presented in the 90's as the greatest Yankee ALIVE. So i think it was accurate to say that.

[@mitchelvalentino1569]

His teammates spoke very highly of him, especially as a leader and as a winner. Even his later teammates such as Yogi Berra and Billy Martin praised him.

[@roberthuot7887]

To bad the yankee clipper got his life clipped with Monroe. Would've been better off without her.

[@felixtendorf4206]

Get a grip pal, what does Marilyn have to do with this? I’m sure Joe thought meeting her was the best thing that ever happened to him, it was his true love.

[@bria78]

For 20 years he sent roses 3 times a week on her grave. He really loved her but could not handle the relationship with a superstar. Too jealous and a bit ignorant. Sad end for both.