June 17 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees is credited with a hit in his 30th consecutive game when an easy grounder to shortstop Luke A (1941)

On June 17 1941 – Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees is credited with a hit in his 30th consecutive game when an easy grounder to shortstop Luke Appling bounces up and hits him on the shoulder. The Chicago White Sox beat the Yankees, 8 – 7. The ‘Yankee Clipper’s’ fortunate hit also breaks the team

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