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Nov 25, 1914Baseball Hall of Fame member Joe DiMaggio is born in Martinez, California. Famed as a centerfielder for the New York Yankees, he will be referenced in Bill Anderson's 1970 country hit "Where Have All Our Heroes Gone"Nov 11, 1937Gene Autry stars in "Manhattan Merry-Go-Round," with Smiley Burnette in a supporting role. Among other stars: Cab Calloway, Louis Prima and Joe DiMaggioJun 30, 1970Bill Anderson records "Where Have All Our Heroes Gone" at Bradley's Barn in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. The song mentions 15 famous people, including athletes Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial and Jesse Owens, noted for humiliating Adolf Hilter at the 1936 Olympics in BerlinOct 15, 1978Glen Campbell performs "Southern Nights" during "Bob Hope's All-Star Comedy Salute To The 75th Anniversary Of The World Series." The special also features baseball players Reggie Jackson, Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale and Joe DiMaggioMar 8, 1999Baseball Hall of Fame member Joe DiMaggio dies in Hollywood, Florida. The former New York Yankees outfielder was referenced in Bill Anderson's 1970 country hit "Where Have All Our Heroes Gone"
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