July 2, 1941, On a sweltering day in front of 52,832 fans at Yankee Stadium, Joe DiMaggio sets a new major league record by hitting in his 45th consecutive game when he hits a three-run homer off Red Sox hurler Dick Newsome. The 'Yankee Clipper' surpasses Wee Willie Keeler's 1897 major league mark of 44 straight games with a hit — accomplished when the diminutive outfielder played with the Orioles.

Today's Daily Highlights

Joe DiMaggio sets a new major league hitting streak record on this day in 1941 — his 45th consecutive game, surpassing Wee Willie Keeler's mark of 44, with a three-run homer in front of 52,832 at Yankee Stadium. Also: Carl Hubbell pitches 18 shutout innings in a 1-0 win in 1933, Juan Marichal vs. Warren Spahn in a legendary 16-inning pitchers' duel in 1963, 11 classic broadcasts, and today's Vintage Commercial: Coney Island Penny Machine.

🎙️ Did you know?

Joe DiMaggio has 83 broadcasts in our library — including from the legendary 1941 season when he hit in 56 straight games.