God, I hope I wear this jersey forever.
DEREK JETERIt’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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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If you’re going to win games, you’re going to have to come up with the big hits. That’s the bottom line.
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It’s never over. You don’t want to be in the position to be down four runs in the ninth inning, but it’s not over until the last out.
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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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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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When I was younger, I was always taught not to make excuses.
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My dad had been shortstop when he was in college, and you know, when you’re a kid, you want to be just like your dad.
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This is why you play – to get an opportunity to play in the playoffs.
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There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do – and I believe that.
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My heroes, my dreams, and my future lay in Yankee Stadium. And they can’t take that away from me.
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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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I never think about my own stats, as long as I’m contributing to the team.
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In order to lead people, you have to get to know them.
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I think it comes easy to work hard. I was always taught, don’t short-change yourself. Keep working to get better.
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The only legacy I want is to be thought of as a winner.
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