My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
DEREK JETERMy best vacation is somewhere I could hide, somewhere warm and not a lot of people around.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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The Yankees have strict rules. You can have a mustache but no other facial hair.
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Obviously, you’re known for what you do. But you still want to be known as a good person. You’re a person a lot longer before and after you’re a professional athlete.
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I looked up to my parents because they were very successful in what they wanted to do. I was lucky; I didn’t have to look far for role models.
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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I’ll always sign for a kid before an adult.
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When it was time for parent-teacher conferences, I remember that I was always embarrassed about what my parents would hear about me!
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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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Defense usually doesn’t make many headlines, but it goes a long way towards winning baseball games. There are a number of ways to make an impact during the course of a game, and playing solid, sound defense is one of them.
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I think everyone is ticklish. You just gotta find the right spots.
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You’ve got to make adjustments as you get older.
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Yankee Stadium is my favorite stadium; I’m not going to lie to you. There’s a certain feel you get in Yankee Stadium.
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You gotta have fun. Regardless of how you look at it, we’re playing a game. It’s a business, it’s our job, but I don’t think you can do well unless you’re having fun.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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