This book commemorates "The Captain's" career in pinstripes through
words and images. David Fischer traces Derek Jeter's legendary baseball
career, from his early minor-league struggles, through his exhilarating
days as a Yankees superstar, to his status as an enduring symbol of the
steroid-free athlete. Indeed, Jeter's intangible ability to play at a
high level in the postseason makes him the face of the modern Yankees
dynasty--and of America's national pastime. Fischer makes clear that
Jeter walks in the footsteps of other Yankees greats such as Ruth,
Gehrig, DiMaggio, and Mantle, and that someday his shadow will loom just
as large.
The author celebrates Jeter's career in a fully illustrated,
scrapbook-style album with passionate and vivid prose, supreme
photographic images and memorabilia, call-out quotes, and dozens of
personal anecdotes and recollections about Jeter from prominent members
of the Yankees organization and the New York community. Treasures from
the Baseball Hall of Fame and the Yankees Museum--rarely seen
photographs and artifacts--enhance the nostalgic experience. This unique
collection captures the magic of Derek Jeter, making it an essential
addition to every Yankee fan's library and a fitting tribute to one of
the game's greatest players.
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