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    great at fielding, hitting, and he still is a great person because of what he’s doing in retirement. Derek Jeter’s fielding performance was among the best in the history of baseball. Jeter played for 20 years and was a lifelong shortstop for the Yankees. He had a career fielding percent of .976 which means that for every 1000 balls he was hit, he

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    championships. His time with Boston soon came to an end. George was moved to the New York Yankees. His

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    Growing up in the 21st century, it can be very eye-opening and intimidating. A majority of people will start their day by sitting down and watching the news including stories about how seven just died from a stabbing or another bomb was dropped in the Middle East. As I continue to grow up, I start to notice the things that are not being talked about, and more specifically, the topics on news. They will very rarely will pick a positive story over any negative one. The people that make the world a

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    While the Yankees get most of the attention in NYC, don't forget the New York Mets. As one of the first expansion teams ever, the team has over 50+ years of storied history. Because of his, there is a myriad of facts about this franchise but perhaps there are some you don't know. Let's go over some of them. 1. GARTH BROOKS ONCE TRIED OUT FOR THE NEW YORK METS Yes, that Garth Brooks. The pop and country star launched a charity in 1998 in partnership with the MLB. From there, they gave him a shot

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    My Dream Come True Essay

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    “I’ve been a Yankees fan since I was 3 years old and I’ve never been to a baseball game.” “Oh, my God I want to go to a baseball game so badly!” From this very conversation, my dream and my girlfriends dream came true. Let me tell you a little bit more about us and explain why this is a dream come true for the both of us. Let me start by saying a couple things you need to know about me first. Growing up as a kid in a Hispanic household we would mainly watch sports, such as soccer and baseball but

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    I sit here on a park bench thinking to myself, how could anyone hate Babe Ruth. He’s an idol! People are always talking about him and how he was a trader for moving teams from the Boston Red Sox to the New York Yankees, but I don’t think he was. He is someone to look up to, not to talk bad about. I love Babe Ruth, were my final thoughts until I heard a loud screeching noise. It was someone’s kid walking out in the street not bothering about the cars. “Watch your kid and next time this won’t happen

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    “Jack, Jack, Jack!” the crowd chanted. Jack Tinberg was getting ready to pitch game seven of the 2025 World Series. He was very excited but also very nervous. While Jack was warming up to pitch in the bullpen, he just stopped and took a deep breath thinking how he was getting ready to achieve his dream of pitching in a game seven of a World Series. Jack took a look around Yankee Stadium and saw the energetic fans waving their bright white rally towels. It was like a sea of white. As Jack finished

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    era of Major League Baseball and one who will stand out with his qualities. Derek Jeter has never had the feeling of wanting to be a part of any other major league team than the New York Yankees, and the qualities he possessed surely got him where he is today. Jeter was the shortstop for the New York Yankees for 20 years, until his last appearance in 2014, and had led his team as captain since 2003. Jeter is recognized as one of the greatest shortstops in MLB history, but also one of the most

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    Lou Gehrig Biography

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    huge grand slam in his. And to this day, number 4 in pinstripes is one of the most influential baseball players to ever play the game. Lou Gehrig was the son of German immigrants. He grew up as a very shy “momma’s boy” in the Upper East Side of New York city. His mother, Christina Gehrig, was extremely hard working and wanting the best for her family. She had a passion to ensure Lou had an education so perhaps he could become an engineer. She wanted him to get out of the series of poverty the she

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    number two. In the summer of 2014 during the all star game, the 90 second commercial was born. In the commercial, Jeter walks to the plate at Yankee stadium. The fans are chanting Derek Jeter. Jeter tips his helmet to the pitcher, who is from the Yankees longtime rival, the Boston Red Sox. The pitcher tips his cap at Jeter, and soon the whole stadium does the same. The ad incorporates celebrities like Tiger Woods, Carmelo Anthony, and Jay-Z . The commercial displayed both baseball fans ' appreciation

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