March 21 in Yankees History: Joe DiMaggio prize rookie is left unattended with his foot in a diathermy machine and will miss 2 months (1936)

On March 21, 1936 — New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio runs his spring training record to 12 for 20, in an 11 – 2 Yankees victory over the newly-named Boston Bees. Before the next game is played, the prize rookie is left unattended with his foot in a diathermy machine. The resulting burn ends

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