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It took him 75 steps to get from third to home. I thought we were going to have to go out there and help him. A lot of players start thinking double then maybe wind up with a triple because the outfielder slips.
Derek Jeter
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Derek Jeter
Age: 50
Born: 1974
Born: June 26
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