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Derek Jeter joined the Yankees on May 29th, 1995 and quickly became one of the most recognized names in modern baseball.
Derek Jeter is already a Yankee Legend - a modern day Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle. Derek's personality has been compared to that of Lou Gehrig. He exudes a quiet calm. He is shy, confident, unpretentious, and protective of his image. Always accessible to fans and the press, he wears success well.
Derek's personal life has been a favorite topic in gossip columns and celebrity magazines since his rookie year in 1995. Being considered one of New York's most eligible bachelors, the handsome Yankee superstar has been called the "All Star Ladies Man".
"My office is at Yankee stadium. Yes, dreams do come true." "You can't be afraid of failing. You forget about it whether it was 15-2 or 3-2. It's still a loss. It doesn't matter what the score was if we win tomorrow." "He enjoys himself and makes it easy for others to enjoy him." Joe Torre, Yankees Manager |
Even after having won four World Series Championships in six years, and being considered one of New York's most eligible bachelors, Derek Jeter still has time to give back to the community. In 1996, Derek started Turn 2 Foundation to help youth who are at risk of turning to alcohol and drugs. The mission statement of the Turn 2 Foundation is "to create and support signature programs and activities that motivate young people to turn away from drugs and alcohol and 'turn 2' healthy lifestyles." "The principle behind starting a helpful foundation is simple. "I want to show kids there is another way to go." Derek Jeter |
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