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Derek Jeter: Kalamazoo Michigan
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When you talk about your favorite college football team as much as Derek Jeter does, you have to expect the reception he got today. Jeter is a fan of the University of Michigan.
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By his senior year, Derek was one of the best high school baseball players in the country. Although he had signed a letter of intent to the University of Michigan, he ... had the option of signing with a Major-League team. But, fulfilling his dream and becoming a Yankee seemed unlikely. Rumors were that he would go to the Houston Astros, who had first pick, or any team other than the Yankees, who picked sixth. As fate intervened, the Yankees' nabbed Jeter, and he has never looked back since.
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Jeter was inspired to play baseball by Hall of Famer Dave Winfield.[3] In high school, Jeter was a star baseball player at Kalamazoo Central High School, where he ... played basketball, earning an All-State honorable mention. After batting .557 as a sophomore, Jeter hit .508 (30-59) with 7 HR, 23 RBIs 21 BB, and 1 strikeout his junior year. He got on base 63.7 percent of the time.
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Jeter had already been a star in the baseball field even at a young age. He had attended the Kalamazoo Central High School before getting into college. During that period, he was able to contribute much on their school’s team winnings. He was at the same time honored as an All-Star honorable mention.
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Upon entering Kalamazoo High School, Jeter focused his attention on baseball. He wasn't one for getting into trouble, as his father, a substance abuse counselor, was a tremendous influence. Jeter's high-school academic performance was outstanding, and he was named to the National Honor Society.
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