A statue of Joe DiMaggio should replace the one of Christopher Columbus in Manhattan, according to AM 970 radio personality Joe Piscopo.
“If they’re stupid enough to take down Columbus, then they better put up DiMaggio,” Piscopo said.
At one time, Yankee owner George Steinbrenner wanted to put statues of DiMaggio in both Central Park and center field in the old Yankee Stadium. But Joltin’ Joe objected because he was still alive and didn’t believe in monuments to the living.
“Joe DiMaggio comprised such an integral part of New York and Italian-American history that a statue of Joe, derived from his iconic photographs of ‘The Swing,’ would be not only politically correct, but a fantastic addition to the spirit of Columbus Circle,” said Piscopo.