Derek Jeter on cusp of Yankees' hits record

[Auggie]

mlb.com, 9-07-09

Derek Jeter grew up worshipping the rich history of the Yankees, studying the championship rosters from seasons when flannel uniforms and sleeper cars were still considered the norms of big league life.

Four World Series titles and thousands of at-bats later, Jeter has worn the Yankees uniform with aplomb, not only starring as one of the franchise's modern-day talents, but earning his place in standing with the all-time greats.

Yet still somewhere within his 35-year-old frame is the young boy from Michigan who leafed through baseball biographies and followed his favorite club from afar. He may soon glance at the leaders for most hits in franchise history and spot his name ahead of Lou Gehrig's. That reality will be difficult to accept.

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Jeter boarded a charter flight from Toronto to New York late Sunday owning 2,718 hits in a Yankees uniform, needing just three more to tie Gehrig's final total of 2,721. Four hits will have Jeter eclipse the Iron Horse, standing alone and continuing to build upon a tally that quite possibly could never be shattered again.

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All-time Yankees hit leaders

NAME / GAMES / HITS
1. Lou Gehrig / 2,164 / 2,721
2. Derek Jeter / 2,115 / 2,718
3. Babe Ruth / 2,084 / 2,518
4. Mickey Mantle / 2,401 / 2,415
5. Bernie Williams / 2,076 / 2,336
6. Joe DiMaggio / 1,736 / 2,214
7. Don Mattingly / 1,785 / 2,153
8. Yogi Berra / 2,116 / 2,148
9. Bill Dickey / 1,789 / 1,969
10. Earle Combs / 1,456 / 1,866

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Congratulations, Derek Jeter.

[Upton]

1. Speaking of hits..

Ichiro got his 2000th yesterday, making him the second fastest in major league history to reach that milestone.

He also needs only 5 more hits for a 9th consecutive year of 200, which will make him the first player in history to accomplish that feat.

[givemebackmycountry]

2. If your #1 on that list...

You have a reason to be proud.

Jeter did it the right way too.
I can't recall hearing or reading a negative word about the guy.

Unless you count him dating like 80% of the Maxim top ten hottest women list one year.

That guy has game.