2009 Sportsman Of The Year: Derek Jeter
It is not so much what he accomplished at 35—a fifth World Series ring capping a historic season, to be sure—as how the Yankees’ shortstop arrived at his iconic place. Being the ultimate team player and a role model synonymous with winning has brought him still another title: Sportsman of the Year.
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Sports Illustrated
Published: Dec 7, 2009
Length: 20 minutes (5,044 words)