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Derek Jeter was made Yankees captain by late owner George Steinbrenner on June 3, 2003.

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Derek Jeter was drafted by the Yankees in 1992. He had no choice. But it did turn out to be a blessing for Derek, the Yankees were his favorite Baseball team as a child.

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