People & Events Find out more about the people and events featured in the film. People:        •   Giuseppe and Rosalie DiMaggio        •   Joe DiMaggio        •   Joe DiMaggio Jr        •   Lou Gehrig        •   Bernard "Toots" Shor        •   Ted Williams Events:        •   DiMaggio’s 61-Game Hitting Streak, Pacific Coast League        •   DiMaggio’s Contract Hold-out        •   Joe DiMaggio’s Retirement        •   Meeting Marilyn and the Wedding        •   The Breakup with Marilyn        •   Joe Directs Marilyn’s Funeral        •   DiMaggio’s Death and Will The Film & More | Special Features | Timeline | Maps | People & Events | Teacher's Guide The American Experience | Kids | Feedback | Search | Shop | Subscribe ©  New content 2000 PBS Online / WGBH