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The Ultimate Derek Jeter The Shortstop Quiz | MLB Players

Think you know the New York Yankees shortstop, Derek Jeter? This quiz will be sure to test your knowledge.

A multiple-choice quiz by jeterandbassx. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
jeterandbassx

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
137,800

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
15

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
10 / 15

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1329

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Question 1 of 15

1. What state was Derek born in? Hint

New York

Alabama

Michigan

New Jersey

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Question 2 of 15

2. What is the name of the book that Derek wrote, which included life lessons to achieve your dreams? Hint

"Derek Jeter: My Story"

"Work Hard, Dream Big"

"Acheiving Your Dreams"

"The Life You Imagine"

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Question 3 of 15

3. What was the name of Derek's high school? Hint

North Michigan High

Kalamazoo Central High School

Chatanooga Central High School

North Lakeside High

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Question 4 of 15

4. What was the name of Derek's first little league team? Hint

The Yankees

The Tigers

The Cougars

The Braves

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Question 5 of 15

5. What are Derek's parents names? Hint

Derek & Dorothy

Charles &Dorothy

Charles & Darlene

Derek & Darlene

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Question 6 of 15

6. Derek suffered an injury on opening day 2003 when playing what team? Hint

New York Mets

Boston Red Sox

Anaheim Angels

Toronto Blue Jays

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Question 7 of 15

7. What honor was Derek given on June 3rd, 2003? Hint

received a batting title

named Yankee Captain

won the triple crown

became rekief pitcher

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Question 8 of 15

8. Derek made his Major League Debut in which year? Hint

1996

1995

1993

1994

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Question 9 of 15

9. Which Yankee coach's head, did Derek rub before each game for good luck? Hint

Mel Stottylmyre

Joe Torre

Rick Down

Don Zimmer

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Question 10 of 15

10. Derek hands what to his coach, in hopes that he will receive even more luck? Hint

his bat

his batting helmet

his hat

his glove

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Question 11 of 15

11. What is Derek's middle name? Hint

Derek

Steven

David

Sanderson

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Question 12 of 15

12. Derek graduated from college before playing with the Yankees.

True

False

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Question 13 of 15

13. How many World Series titles did Derek win by the time he was 29? Hint

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Question 14 of 15

14. Derek & George Steinbrenner star in a commercial together, in which they are seen at a nightclub doing the conga. What are they advertising? Hint

Nike

Sportswear

Budweiser

Visa

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Question 15 of 15

15. Derek was a fan of which team as a child? Hint

Boston Red Sox

Detroit Tigers

New York Yankees

Tampa Bay Devil Rays

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What state was Derek born in?

Answer: New Jersey

Derek was born in Pequannock, NJ, and lived in West Milford, NJ, until moving to Kalamazoo, Michigan, when 4 years old.

2. What is the name of the book that Derek wrote, which included life lessons to achieve your dreams?

Answer: "The Life You Imagine"

Derek's book, "The Life You Imagine", was a New York Times Bestseller. He had help in writing the book by Jack Curry.

3. What was the name of Derek's high school?

Answer: Kalamazoo Central High School

4. What was the name of Derek's first little league team?

Answer: The Tigers

Derek's first little league team was named the Tigers, and he says he remembers this fact because he hates the Detroit Tigers.

5. What are Derek's parents names?

Answer: Charles &Dorothy

Derek's parents names are Dorothy Connors and Charles Jeter. Dorothy grew up in Northern New Jersey, and is one of fourteen children, whereas Charles grew up in Alabama.

6. Derek suffered an injury on opening day 2003 when playing what team?

Answer: Toronto Blue Jays

The New York Yankees opened their season at Toronto. During the third inning, Derek sustained a serious injury in which he dislocated his shoulder when attempting to move from 1st to 3rd.

7. What honor was Derek given on June 3rd, 2003?

Answer: named Yankee Captain

Derek was named the 11th Yankee Captain in history on June 3, 2003, making him the 2nd youngest player to be named Yankee Captain. The only player younger than him when being named Captain, was the late Thurman Munson, who was a month younger than Derek.

8. Derek made his Major League Debut in which year?

Answer: 1995

Derek made his MLB debut on May 29, 1995, when filling in for the injured NY Yankees shortstop. After filling in for those few days, he returned to Class AAA Columbus, and was later recalled to start the 1996 season as the regular Yankee shortstop.

9. Which Yankee coach's head, did Derek rub before each game for good luck?

Answer: Don Zimmer

Derek believed that Zim is good luck and rubbed his head before every game.

10. Derek hands what to his coach, in hopes that he will receive even more luck?

Answer: his bat

Derek hands Don Zimmer his bat between at-bats hoping that he will get good luck from doing so.

11. What is Derek's middle name?

Answer: Sanderson

Derek Sanderson Jeter, was born on June 26, 1974. His debut into the Majors was May 29, 1995.

12. Derek graduated from college before playing with the Yankees.

Answer: false

Derek never graduated from high school, however he had one semester under his belt from when he attended Michigan State after returning from the Rookie League, and has promised his parents that he will receive his diploma eventually.

13. How many World Series titles did Derek win by the time he was 29?

Answer: 4

Derek won the World Series in 1996, 1998, 1999, & 2000, so when he turned 29 in 2003, he had won 4 titles.

14. Derek & George Steinbrenner star in a commercial together, in which they are seen at a nightclub doing the conga. What are they advertising?

Answer: Visa

Visa features a commercial with Derek Jeter and George Steinbrenner, which sheds light on problems between player and owner. Over the 2003 Spring Training, Derek was given a hard time by the Yankee Owner for partying too often.

15. Derek was a fan of which team as a child?

Answer: New York Yankees

Derek became a fan of the Yankees at an early age, due to the influence of his grandmother, who too, was a Yankee fan. At the age of 8, he told his parents that he would play shortstop for the Yankees.

Source: Author jeterandbassx

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