Joe DiMaggio: 1947 AL MVP Recognition in Vintage Baseball Print Ad
The 1948 Who's Who in the Major Leagues publication features a page dedicated to two prominent players from the New York Yankees: Joe DiMaggio and Joe Page. Joe DiMaggio, an outfielder, was awarded the American League Most Valuable Player (MVP) title for the 1947 season. His closest competitor in the MVP voting was Ted Williams, with DiMaggio winning by a narrow margin of one point. This marked DiMaggio's third MVP award, following previous wins in 1939 and 1941. His contributions to the Yankees' team dynamics and overall performance were highlighted by the baseball writers. Joe Page, a pitcher for the Yankees, was recognized as the most valuable hurler in the AL, receiving 167 votes from the Baseball Writers Association.