Derek Jeter singled in the first inning last night to break Lou Gehrig's record for most hits ever at Yankee Stadium. Shown here is a photo of hit number 1,270, which set the all-time record. I've read books and have watched movies about Gehrig, and I really think"The Iron Horse" and "The Pride of The Yankees" would love Derek Jeter. I am very happy for him, and even he admitted yesterday that this one means a lot. Jeter is now less than 200 hits shy of Gehrig's all-time Yankee hits record and could break it next year. In modern times he has been, without question, "The Pride of The Yankees." What are your thoughts on the great captian?
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Why I love Jeter:
1996 Rookie of the Year
2000 World Series MVP
2000 All-Star Game MVP
The tone-setting leadoff homerun in the 2000 World Series
The great throw to home in the 2000World Series
"The flip" in the 2001 ALCS
The walk-off homer in the 2001 World Series
Crashing into the stands, diving for balls
Winning gold gloves at shortstop
Acting like a true captain by busting ass on every play, every game, and leading by example
Playing hurt and not talking about it
Using the whole field while hitting for average and some pop. Can go deep, or lay down a perfect bunt
Always KILLING the Red Sox and the Mets
The most clutch hitting Yankee I've ever seen. Ninth inning, two outs, winning run on second, there is nobody I've ever seen that I'd rather have at the plate.
Being under the microscope in NYC for all of his adult life and never saying or doing anything to embarrass himself or the team.
Four rings. Six pennants. Playoffs 13 times.
Being a member of the 1998 New York Yankees, the greatest baseball team of all-time.
And ... by the times he's done, he will have more hits than anyone that's ever worn the uniform and the first Yankee to reach 3,000 hits.
It has been a privledge to watch the man play.
I've never understood non-Yankee fans that don't get the love for Jeter and don't give him respect.
Just two years ago he almost won a batting title and the A.L. MVP Award. He's a first-ballot Hall of Famer and pure class. Not as colorful as The Babe or Reggie, but neither was Gehrig or DiMaggio. All he does is get lots of hits, every year, and play like a champion.
A few years ago, amid the Giambi/Balco mess, everyone was wondering how the fans would react to Giambi when the season started. Everybody had an opinion. I remember saying to some friends, "It doesn't matter what I think, or what anyone thinks. All that matters is what Jeter thinks. Whatever he says is how it will be." A few days later, Jeter came out saying he had Jason's back, and that was the end of it. The captain had spoken, and the fans fell right in line. And that's because Jeter's earned such respect. His voice matters most, as it should. - Alan
He's all class. A perfect Yankee. --Susan
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