You're a person a lot longer before and after you're a professional athlete. People always say to me, 'Your image is this, your image is that.' Your image isn't your character. Character is what you are as a person. That's what I worry about. Derek Jeter athletecharacterimage share on social
I've always been very cautious with what I do. You know, that started at a young age. I always had the approach or the mentality I never wanted to embarrass my parents. Derek Jeter ageapproachcautious Change image and share on social
I always appreciated the ex-players. Being a Yankee, you get spoiled. Old-Timers Day, all these guys coming back, spring training, being around them, you get a chance to get to know them. So I always think you learn a lot by listening. Derek Jeter appreciatebackchance share on social
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. Derek Jeter collegedadkid Change image and share on social
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. Derek Jeter lookluckymodel Change image and share on social
I try to sign for as many kids as possible. Kids come first, and I'll always sign for a kid before an adult. It's funny, because I was never big into autographs as a kid. The only player who I ever wanted an autograph from was Dave Winfield. Derek Jeter adultautographbig share on social
No former player has owned a team in baseball. Derek Jeter baseballownplayer Change image and share on social
My office is at Yankee stadium. Yes, dreams do come true. Derek Jeter dreamofficestadium Change image and share on social
You know what I want to do? Wake up one weekend and not have to go anywhere and do nothing. Derek Jeter wakeweekend Change image and share on social
