New York Yankees
shortstop Derek Jeter is finishing up his career as a player in the major
leagues. I have never been a fan of the Yankees and never will be. However, I
have to tip my cap in "Re2pect" to Jeter in his career as the Yankee shortstop.He has earned it by being the best player and citizen he can be.
Jeter has survived as
a player on one of the toughest teams for a player to achieve longevity. He has
played his career free from scandal and constant ridicule from the fans and the
media. In short, Jeter has survived in an arena by doing things the right way.
Jeter achieved
respect by being a proper gentleman and citizen both on and off the field. He
played his career by using his God-given talents and abilities. He didn’t succumb
to the pressure of using performance enhancing drugs to better his statistics
or performance on the field.
He has lived his life
personally as a gentleman and is a perfect example of how a citizen of this
country should act and behave in their daily life.
I would like to tip
my cap to one of the truly great baseball players of our time. Children should
look to him as a role model of how a professional baseball player and athlete
should act and live their life.
Maybe some of Jeter’s
fellow MLB players and teammates should take a closer look at his demeanor and
career. They need to take some lessons on how to behave as a professional
athlete. The game and sports in general would be better for it.
The following video
is further proof that good things come to those who chose to do the right
thing. It’s a video of Jeter’s final at-bat in his last game at Yankee Stadium.
Enjoy.
