The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
DEREK JETERThat’s how you win – pitching and defense.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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What kind of influence did my parents have on my life? Well, they had the most influence. These are the people who are closest to me. My parents are very positive people. They’ve been supportive. They’re always there.
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There’s responsibility, but there’s also accountability. You have to be accountable for your actions. You have to stand at your locker when things are going bad.
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I attribute much of my success in New York to my ability to understand and avoid unnecessary distractions.
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The big difference for me is that, as I get older, I find it’s a lot easier to stay in shape than it is to get back in shape.
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During the off-season, I go to the movies almost every day.
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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
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It doesn’t take talent to work hard.
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I want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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When you put a lot of hard work into one goal and you achieve it, that’s a really good feeling.
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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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We just want to win. That’s the bottom line. I think a lot of times people may become content with one championship or a little bit of success, but we don’t really reflect on what we’ve done in the past. We focus on the present.
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