Vintage glossy 8 x 10 photo of DiMaggio during his rookie season with the New York Yankees, beautifully signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To Tex Sullivan, Best Wishes, J. DiMaggio, 7/14/36.” In fine condition, with a few light surface impressions. A superb example of one of the first sightings of this iconic Joe DiMaggio pose, which is strikingly similar to the ones featured on many of his most popular trading cards. Amidst his first big league season, DiMaggio was quickly making a name for himself in the heart of the star-studded Yankee lineup: when he signed this exemplary photograph, just 63 games into his career, he was hitting .342 with 12 home runs, 7 triples, and 64 RBI. He finished out his rookie campaign with a .323 average, 29 homers, and a Major League-leading 15 triples to finish eighth in that year's MVP voting. Encapsulated by PSA/DNA, with the autograph graded MINT 9.
