17 Jul 1941

Pitcher Jim Bagby, Sr. Ends Joe DiMaggio's 56-Game Hitting Streak

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Bagby participated as a member of the Indians organization on the July 17, 1941 game where Joe DiMaggio's game hitting streak was halted at 56. His son, Jim Bagby, Jr., was also a major leaguer who played for the Red Sox, Indians and Pirates. The Bagbys became the first father and son to pitch in the World Series when Jim Jr. appeared for the 1946 Red Sox.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Bagby,_Sr.

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Added Fri, Feb 19 2010 at 11:19PM UTC by

Rob Brent

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