Derek Jeter

Baseball player and New York Yankees captain

Derek Jeter - Baseball player and New York Yankees captain
Born

June 26th, 1974
50 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Born in 1974, this individual played for the New York Yankees from 1995 to 2014. The individual achieved significant success during a career marked by winning five World Series titles. The player earned 14 All-Star selections and received the 1996 American League Rookie of the Year Award. After retiring, the player became a businessman and was named CEO and part-owner of the Miami Marlins in 2017.

Winning five World Series titles with the Yankees

Earning 14 All-Star selections

Receiving the 1996 AL Rookie of the Year Award

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