The DiMaggios: Three Brothers, Their Passion for Baseball, Their Pursuit of the American Dream

By: Tom Clavin

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Synopsis: This biography of the legendary baseball family is an “entertaining and a rich source of DiMaggio lore” (New York Daily News).In The DiMaggios, New York Times–bestselling acclaimed sportswriter Tom Clavin reveals the untold Great American Story of three brothers, Joltin’ Joe, Dom, and Vince DiMaggio, and the Great American Game—baseball—that would consume their lives.A vivid portrait of a family and the ways in which their shifting fortunes and status shaped their relationships, The DiMaggios is an exploration of an era and a culture.This comprehensive biography offers a trove of insight into one of the game’s greatest players and his family, sure to be treasured by Yankees fans, Red Sox Fans, and baseball aficionados around the world.“Fascinating revelations . . . more than the story of three ball playing brothers.” —Boston Globe