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Originally Posted by Andy D
I would think I should have it insured. His autographs are rare as he never liked to give one. I know most of you guys are Red Sox fans but any help would be great. Thanks!
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Joe D was a very strange guy. Yes, he was known as cold and aloof, especially after his very public divorce from MM. But if approached quietly and respectfully, he would sometimes accomodate autograph seekers. You didn't just walk up to him, shove a piece of paper and a ball in his lap and say, "Would you mind Mr. DiMaggio?".
There was one occasion, mentioned at the time of his death, where Joe D noticed a couple of sailors, in Navy dress uniforms, in a bar. He quietly went over to the bartender, and ordered drinks for them, wrote "Thanks for your service to our country. Joe DiMaggio" on a napkin, and had the waitress deliver everything to their table.
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