American Patriot Quiz
Great American baseball legend Derek Jeter
Great American baseball legend Derek Jeter captured headlines this fall when he retired from the game after 20 years as the New York Yankees' shortstop. Considered one of the most prolific hitters in the Major League, he is a five-time World Series champion. On November 5th, 1996, he was unanimously voted Rookie of the Year.
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1. Jeter was born in New Jersey and grew up in Michigan. For which baseball team did he root?
2. A scout for which team quit in protest when the team ignored his advice and failed to select Jeter overall first in the draft?
3. Which of the following is NOT one of Jeter's nicknames?
4. In 2001, Jeter signed a ten-year, $189 million contract, making him the second highest paid athlete in all sports behind only which other player?
5. Jeter was named captain of the Yankees in 2003. Who was the previous captain?
6. In 2003, Jeter and George Steinbrenner poked fun at a "feud" they'd had over Jeter staying out late and partying in a commercial for which company?
7. Jeter's longtime girlfriend Minka Kelly rose to fame starring in which popular TV series?
8. Which luxury watch brand put out a special edition Captain Series to honor Jeter, who is one of their pitchmen?
9. Gatorade's video tribute to Jeter's final season went viral. Which Frank Sinatra song was it set to?
10. As his retirement from baseball approached, Jeter teamed up with which publishing house, eyeing a new career in adult and children's books?