Ian O'Connor

The Captain: The Journey of Derek Jeter

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ISBN 13:
9780547747606
author:
Ian O'Connor
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Mariner Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2012
Pages:
414
Dimensions:
20.1 x 13.5 x 3.3 cm
Genre:
Biography, Historical, United States, Baseball - History, Sports - General, Biography / Autobiography, Baseball, Biography And Autobiography, African American baseball players, Baseball players, Biography, Racially mixed people, United States, Sports
Condition:
New
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Derek Jeter is one of the most iconic figures in modern baseball. Yet, despite his towering success, he remains an enigma - a complex and multifaceted individual whose true nature has never been fully explored. In "The Captain", Ian O'Connor takes readers on a journey behind the scenes of Derek Jeter's remarkable life, from his early struggles in the minor leagues to his rise as one of baseball's greatest leaders. Drawing on unique access and over 200 new interviews, O'Connor reveals the hidden struggles and complexities that have shaped Jeter's Hall-of-Fame destiny. Through exclusive insights into Jeter's personal and professional life, "The Captain" offers a nuanced and deeply human portrait of America's most beloved sports figure.

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