... -up where he's literally sacrificed his body for the team. "He's radiated a confidence, a command, that has lifted not just his own play but that of his teammates. His signature stroke--a line drive the opposite way, to right field--is an act of both iron will and unselfishness." (Smith, Page 1). Jeter is the type of person that continuously wanted to ... , something that would have been a great gift for Jeter. He deserved it, especially after giving the team over 2,700 games with 11,195 at-bats. Does he have the offensive power Gherig or Ruth had? Of course not – but who ever will, peo...

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... used steroids. He was the first man to have forty stolen bases and forty home runs in the same season (Pugmire, 2). This could explain his exceptional blend of speed and power. He also ended his career with a large number of injuries. These are two cases that illustrate that steroids have an effect on the game. Two all-star examples that were ... steroid use can cause an early retirement. That is not the worst of the many effects of steroids that can plague an athlete. Steroids are proven to cause heart decease, stroke, and liver cancer. Plus the added muscle mass affects tendon, muscle...

• Word Count: 1917
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... used steroids. He was the first man to have forty stolen bases and forty home runs in the same season (Pugmire, 2). This could explain his exceptional blend of speed and power. He also ended his career with a large number of injuries. These are two cases that illustrate that steroids have an effect on the game. Two all-star examples that were ... steroid use can cause an early retirement. That is not the worst of the many effects of steroids that can plague an athlete. Steroids are proven to cause heart decease, stroke, and liver cancer. Plus the added muscle mass affects tendon, muscle...

• Word Count: 1917
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School