by Patrick



On the Field with...Derek Jeter (Matt Christopher Sports Biographies)

Derek Jeter was born June 26, 1974 in Pequannock, New Jersey. He was a big Yankees fan. He wanted to play shortstop for them.

Jeter worked hard and got good grades.

Jeter’s favorite sport was baseball. He hardly ever struck out! He was a great fielder too! Jeter threw 92 MPR to first base. He grew up and is now a shortstop for the New York Yankees.

After his first year with the Yankees, he founded The Turn Two Foundation. The Turn Two Foundation is a group of people that helped kids turn away from drugs. Jeter sometimes could not find his glove in the mess of letters youngsters sent.

In 2003, Derek Jeter wrote a book called The Life You Imagine. To learn more about Derek Jeter, I suggest you read it and many other books about Derek Jeter.

Questions Patrick would ask Derek Jeter

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by Patrick

• Were the little known fact about you on the T.V. true?

• Did you ever do something you weren't suppose to?

• How many different states did you have homes in when you were growing up?

• Can I have your autograph?

• Do you think Mr. Torre will trade you sometime?

• When your contract runs out do you think you'll sign again with the Yankees or another team?

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