It considers that DiMaggio missed all of his prime years to World War II , and that he did not play in any 162 - game seasons .
It becomes clear that Mantle does not fare well in any comparative sense when up against DiMaggio .
Considering that DiMaggio missed all of his prime years to World War II , and that he did not play in any 162 - game seasons , it becomes clear that Mantle does not fare well in any comparative sense when up against DiMaggio .