Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter is one of the most famous MLB players as the New York Yankee's shortstop and captain.  Drafted directly from high school to play in the major leagues, the New Jersey native has received many awards for his skills on the field, including the 2000 All-Star Game and World Series MVP.  On July 9, 2011, the professional slugger recorded his 3,000th hit, one of few to do it with a homerun.  In 2002, Jeter was nominated for a BET Male Athlete of the Year award.

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"His dedication, devotion and focus have won the admiration of fans — and his athletic peers. He’s someone anyone, in any profession, can look up to." — Derek Jeter (Photo: REUTERS/Fred Thornhill)

Derek Jeter's Down for the Count

New York Yankees star Derek Jeter’s dreams of another World Series win (he has five to his name) were abruptly shattered when the shortstop suffered a broken ankle in Saturday's playoff game against the Detroit Tigers.  (Photo: AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Famous Residents

Ray Charles, Derek Jeter, Hulk Hogan and Angela Bassett are just a few famous personalities who have called Tampa home over the years.  (Photo: RB/Redferns)

Derek Jeter: June 26

New York Yankees baseball great turns 38. (Photo: Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

Derek Jeter

Although still active in the dugout, Jeter’s career with the New York Yankees has been nothing short of legendary. A 12-time all-star with five World Series wins, Jeter has cemented himself as one of the many greats to have come out of the clubhou...

Derek Jeter’s 3000th Hit is One for the Ages

The New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter, true to his career-long penchant for flair, delivered his historic 3000th hit in the form of a dramatic home run on a day he also went five-for-five at bat and got the game-winning hit. He became only the 28th pl...
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