Jeter wins Roberto Clemente Award
October 29, 2009
NEW YORK (AP)—Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter(notes) has won the Roberto ClementeAward.
The Yankees captain was presented with the award Thursday before the startof Game 2 of the World Series between New York and the Philadelphia Phillies.The award is given annually to a major league player who combines communityservice with excellence on the field.
Jeter is being honored for his work with his Turn 2 Foundation, whichsupports programs that help young people recover from drug use to a healthierlifestyle. He hit .334 this season.
Clemente was a Hall of Fame right fielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates whodied in a plane crash on Dec. 31, 1972, while trying to deliver supplies toearthquake victims in Nicaragua. He finished his career with 3,000 hits.
