Handle yourself like a professional on the field and you have one goal-and that’s to win.
DEREK JETERI want to own a team one day. You know, that’s my next goal.
More Derek Jeter Quotes
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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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That’s how you win – pitching and defense.
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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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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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Sportswriters are what make sports great and fun to watch.
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I can see how people work out to feel better.
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I can have fun anywhere, as long as I’m with good people. But in the offseason, I like to go somewhere warm, a nice spot in the Caribbean.
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I try to stay as private as possible; I know that’s difficult, especially playing here in New York, but I make an attempt at it.
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Athletics keeps us healthy, gets us up and running around. It also gives you an opportunity to meet a lot of different people, which is very important.
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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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I’ve hung out and dated people I’ve never even met before.
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If you play well on the field, everything will take care of itself.
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Your image isn’t your character. Character is what you are as a person.
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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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It doesn’t take any talent to play hard.
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