![]() ![]() ![]() “I expected a flashy New York sports type and instead I met this reserved guy who didn’t make a pass at me right away,” she wrote. But in 1952, when DiMaggio asked an acquaintance to set up a date with Monroe, he was a freshly retired sports legend and Monroe was an up-and-coming actress.Īhead of their first meeting, Monroe was skeptical. The American dream made real, both had risen from humble backgrounds to sit atop the pinnacle of their chosen careers. Despite outward differences, Monroe admits that she and DiMaggio were 'very much alike' Though the marriage would last only nine months, their brief passionate romance and enduring bond continue to fascinate. When they met, Monroe was becoming the siren of Hollywood movies, and “Yankee Clipper” DiMaggio had already been labeled the greatest baseball player of all time. ![]() American greats Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio’s short-lived union and lengthier relationship captured the hearts and attention of a nation. ![]()
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