When Joe DiMaggio took the field on May 15, 1941, the Yankees center fielder was coming off back-to-back games without a hit. He wouldn't know that feeling again for months. Today marks the 74th anniversary of the start of DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak.

On this date in 1941, Yankees OF Joe DiMaggio began his 56-game hitting streak. pic.twitter.com/ywBrTp00ne — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) May 15, 2015

All these years later, the record still stands. In all 70-plus seasons since, only Pete Rose has eclipsed 40 games in pursuit of the streak. Despite advances in training and work put in by the modern athlete, it's hard to imagine DiMaggio's streak ever falling.

Watch the video above for my thoughts on the streak, why it's so impressive and the factors that will stop anyone from duplicating or surpassing the all-time great DiMaggio.

Will DiMaggio's record ever fall? Which hitter today would you give the best chance to make a run at it?

Leave your thoughts below in the comments section!

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