Is there anything more American than the life of Derek Jeter? Like most boys of a certain age (myself included), he grew up in a small town with a dream to play shortstop for the New York Yankees. By the sweat of his brow, the strength of his resolve, and the straps of his boots […]
We all remember Derek Jeter as the 14 time All-Star shortstop who made millions throughout his career. Instead of flying away to an island paradise, Jeter is using his money to invest in Silicon Valley businesses, something that many athletes in the modern day are now doing. In Jeter’s most recent investment, as part of […]
Baseball is supposed to be America’s pastime. A timeless–quite literally–game that sees no need to keep track of time at all. At least it used to be. Of late, fans increasingly seem to not have time for baseball. In spite of astoundingly lucrative team deals with television networks, the seven least watched World Series on […]
After twenty seasons in the nation’s pastime, the captain has announced he will be walking away from the sport at the end of the 2014 season. Derek Jeter has been a leader on and off the field and a role model for many. His retirement will certainly leave a hole in the Yankees organization and […]
