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Joe DiMaggio was the face of Mr. Coffee for over 20 years. The CEO of Mr. Coffee joked that millions of kids grew up thinking Joe DiMaggio was a famous appliance salesman. Though he was the spokesman DiMaggio rarely drank coffee due to ulcers and prefered Sanka instant coffee.

Jul 13, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: Joe DiMaggio was the face of Mr. Coffee for over 20 years. The CEO of Mr. Coffee joked that “millions of kids grew up thinking Joe DiMaggio was a famous appliance salesman.” Though he was the spokesman DiMaggio rarely drank coffee due to ulcers and prefered Sanka instant coffee.

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