It seemed almost appropriate to start with this Bazooka comic card. Four rings, his birthday and plenty of room for more rings on his toes. Well, we all know it stopped at four and time is running out for the 35-year-old short stop.
These are a few cards from Jeter's younger days.
He got older and as he matured, the rings started piling on. He became loved in New York and hated everywhere else, especially Boston and Atlanta.
This guy was hot!
And, although, he wasn't much of a home run hitter pitchers still didn't want to face Captain Clutch.
Jeter is one of the players that is going to go down in Yankee lore. Despite being 'overrated' he has the numbers, rings and hardware to back it up.
He and his teammates gave younger Yankee fans some of the best baseball memories.
He's a competitor and a role model. He's a ladies man and loyal friend.
Mostly, he just enjoys the game.
And, hopefully, he'll end his career as a Yankee.
The End. Happy Birthday, old man.
