Although he is famous for his record setting 56 game hitting streak, Joe DiMaggio first arrived at Yankee Stadium in the spring of 1936. DiMaggio led the Yankees to World Series championships during his first 4 years in the majors, including his MVP season of 1939. Mitchell and Ness' authentic reproduction of DiMaggio's 1939 jersey is a glorified tribute to one of the games most natural hitters. Jersey Number This authentic jersey will have the number 5 on it. This is the number worn by Joe DiMaggio with the 1939 New York Yankees. Please note the player's name is not on the jersey. Quality Construction Authentic Materials. Accurate detailing. Exceptional workmanship. These are the hallmarks of Mitchell Ness' shirts, jackets, sweaters and felt pennants. This button front jersey is made of 100% wool flannel and has 'New York' on front. It has the Baseball Centennial patch on the left sleeve and the player's number sewn on the back. This jersey is part of Mitchell Ness' Coope