The Yankee Clipper would extend the streak to 56 ( and lead New York to a World Series title ) .
With this single on June 29 , 1941 , outfielder Joe Dimaggio , 26 , broke George Sisler 's modern mark of hitting safely in 41 straight games .
The outfielder   would extend the streak to 56 ( and lead New York to a World Series title ) .
With this single on June 29 , 1941 , outfielder Joe Dimaggio , 26 , broke George Sisler 's modern mark of hitting safely in 41 straight games .