Derek jeter biography mother name
Derek jeter mother and father...
Derek jeter biography mother name
In 'The Captain,' Derek Jeter's Parents Discuss Their Son's Early Life
MLB legend Derek Jeter is arguably one of the best athletes to ever play the game of baseball.
In 2014, Derek decided to end his professional baseball career after spending his 20-year run in the MLB exclusively with the New York Yankees.
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When asked about his successes and World Series wins, he remains humble and credits his parents for making him the person and athlete he is today.
Derek Jeter’s parents met in the military.
Derek Jeter’s parents — Charles and Dorothy — met in 1972 in Frankfurt, Germany. The two were both stationed there with the U.S. military. Dorothy is Irish-German descent, and after her time in the army, went on to become an accountant.
Charles, who is African-American, was a substance abuse counselor after his time in the military.
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The two moved to Tenn