"The Little Professor" played all of his Major League career with the Boston Red Sox (1940-53), where he was their Centerfielder and leadoff hitter. DiMaggio debuted in 1940 and was an All-Star in 1941 and 1942. Like so many players, DiMaggio missed three years due to military service during World War II, but he returned in 1946 effortlessly.
In regards to MVP voting, DiMaggio had his best year in '46 with a ninth-place finish and a .316 Batting Average. The Centerfielder was an All-Star that year, and he would have a four-year streak of All-Star appearances from 1949 to 1952. In two of those seasons, DiMaggio was the AL leader in Runs Scored, and he had six years where he eclipsed 110. He would also lead the league in Triples and Stolen Bases in 1950.
DiMaggio was injured in 1953, playing only three games and retiring soon after. He left the game with 1,680 Hits and a .298 Batting Average.
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