Take LaRocca's Corner, up on Columbus: the building was owned by an uncle of the pitcher, Ciccio LaRocca.

CNN: Excerpt: 'Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life'

Ciccio LaRocca on the mound.

CNN: Excerpt: 'Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life'

And the batter was Frank Venezia, who was slapping line drives all over the lot (and laughing at Ciccio, who usually got him out with five pitches)...that was one reason Frank would remember the day -- he never thought he was that good with the bat.

CNN: Excerpt: 'Joe DiMaggio: The Hero's Life'