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NY Yankee Derek Jeter
Name: Derek Jeter
Born As: Derek Sanderson Jeter
Birth date/place: June 26, 1974 in Pequannock, NJ
Claim to Fame: Shortstop for the New York Yankees
Derek Jeter joined the New York Yankees in 1995 and has spent his entire career with the team. He is the shortstop and team captain. He is considered the driving force which led the Yankees to four World Series championships between 1996 and 2000.
Jeter passed Mickey Mantle for most career at-bats with the Yankees, in 2009. Mantle’s record had stood since 1968. He is considered a consummate professional by both his teammates and his opponents.






