Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter is a former 5-time World Series champion in Major League Baseball (MLB) who is regarded as one of the game’s best players as well as one of the most marketable athletes for his 20-season career with the New York Yankees, immediately making an impact and subsequently named as Rookie of the Year in 1996.

Jeter has received numerous awards throughout his career which includes: Gold Glove Award and Silver Slugger Award (five apiece), two Hank Aaron Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award. He is also a 14-time All Star, and a one-time All Star MVP and World Series MVP.

Derek Jeter’s marketability is due in part to his several relationships with celebrities which made him a constant topic in gossips and tabloids. Some of the celebrities he dated include Mariah Carey, Joy Enriquez, Jordana Brewster, and Hannah Davis.

My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you're a kid, you want to be just like your dad.Derek Jeter

My hero's, my dreams, and my future lie in Yankee Stadium and they can't take that from me.Derek Jeter

My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can't take that away from me.Derek Jeter

My office is at Yankee stadium. Yes, dreams do come true.Derek Jeter

There may be people who have more talent than you, but there's no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do - and I believe that.Derek Jeter

We just want to win. That's the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don't really reflect on what we've done in the past. We focus on the present.Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter is a famous American baseball player, who was born on June 26, 1974. As a person born on this date, Derek Jeter is listed in our database as the 6th most popular celebrity for the day (June 26) and the 42nd most popular for the year (1974).

People born on June 26 fall under the Zodiac sign of Cancer, the Crab. Derek Jeter is the 177th most popular Cancer.

Aside from information specific to Derek Jeter's birthday, Derek Jeter is the 1218th most famous American.

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