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…showed last 75 words of 1447 total…many others. These men all led unique lives off the field, but they were still unlike DiMaggio. His life off the field, such as marrying American icon Marilyn Monroe, was unique then and remains so today. Perhaps no other athlete will ever compare to DiMaggio, who was able to have a hall of fame career and a memorable life away from baseball. Joe DiMaggio truly was, and continues to be, an American hero. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**