Jeter named SI’s sportsman of year
November 30, 2009
NEW YORK (AP)—Derek Jeter(notes) has been selected Sports Illustrated’s sportsmanof the year, becoming the first member of the New York Yankees to win the award.
Jeter led the Yankees to their first World Series title since 2000 and hisfifth overall while having one of the best seasons of his career. He batted .334and made a career-low eight errors in winning his fourth Gold Glove.
The 35-year-old Yankees captain also was the recipient of the RobertoClemente Award for excellence on and off the field and passed Lou Gehrig’s clubrecord for hits.
The magazine made the announcement Monday. Sports Illustrated Group editorTerry McDonell said Jeter “brings a dignity and elegance to the game.”
The award has been given out since 1954. Michael Phelps won it in 2008.
