PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees throws the ball to first to force out Shane Victorino #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the sixth inning of Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 2, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Getty Images logo Getty Images 1 month ago

PHILADELPHIA - NOVEMBER 02: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees throws the ball to first to force out Shane Victorino #8 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the bottom of the sixth inning of Game Five of the 2009 MLB World Series at Citizens Bank Park on November 2, 2009 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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  7. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: Sports Illustrated Writer Dan Patrick (L) and 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Derek Jeter speak during the 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Celebration at The IAC Building on December 1, 2009 in New York City.
  8. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: (L-R) Kim Girardi, Manager of the New York Yankees Joe Girardi and 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Derek Jeter attend the 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Celebration at The IAC Building on December 1, 2009 in New York City.
  9. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: Manager of the New York Yankees Joe Girardi (L) and 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Derek Jeter attend the 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Celebration at The IAC Building on December 1, 2009 in New York City.
  10. NEW YORK - DECEMBER 01: Dr. Sanderson Charles Jeter (L) and 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Derek Jeter attend the 2009 Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year Celebration at The IAC Building on December 1, 2009 in New York City.
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  13. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter dances with the Philadelphia Phillies' mascot, Phillie Phanatic, during a rally for the baseball team at City Hall in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 26, 2009. The Phillies take on the New York Yankees in the World Series beginning Wednesday in New York.
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