1. By: Ricardo Blanco

2. Derek Jeter was born June 26, 1974 in Pequannock, New Jersey. He was named after a famous hockey player named Derek Sanderson. Derek’s mother, Dorothy is “Irish “ and his Father, Charles is “African American”. Derek has one younger sister, her named Sharlee, she is 5 year younger then him. At the age of 4, Jeter’s family moved to Kalamazoo, Michigan from New Jersey

3. Education Thru his elementary years, Derek was always a great student and very athletic. During his high school years, he attended Kalamazoo Central High School where he won several national sports awards, including…. “Player of the year”, “Athlete of the year. He even received a scholarship for the University of Michigan where he was drafted by the New York Yankees in June 1992.

4. Career  1992 - He was drafted by the New York Yankees where he played his first “Minor Leagues “  He was “Minor League player of the year”  1995 He got his first shot in the “Major Leagues” when Tony Fernandez was put on the disabled list.  1996 Was Derek Jeter first full season as a Major League Baseball player. Batting 314 with 10 homeruns  Currently : Derek Jeter still plays baseball and on his 19 th Seasons in Major League Baseball.

5. Achievements  His first Achievements was when he helped the Yankees win the World Series in 1996 and received “Rookie of the Year Award” for his performance that season.  2000 – Derek Jeter was named “Most Valuable Player in the World Series and the All-Star games “  2004 & 2005 - He received the “Gold Glove Award “ for his performance on the field. Currently he is making 12 million dollars in a year.

6. Hardship  As a child, Derek Jeter grew up facing racism. He was called names because of his African-American heritage.  Derek Jeter worked hard to reach his goals to make him who he is today.

7. Charity Organization Derek Jeter created the  “Turn 2 Foundation”. It was created to help children and teenagers avoid drugs and alcohol addiction.  This charity also supports students that earns high academic achievements..

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