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Ex-Yankee Derek Jeter weighs in on old vs. new school debate

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During Derek Jeter's 20-year baseball career, the Yankees legend resonated with every fan. Part of the reason: His game and personality appealed to everyone, regardless of age or baseball upbringing.

Jeter was a celebrity and toast of New York, but played the game in a reserved way with a personality that rarely got under the skin of anyone. Considering his standing in baseball's hierarchy, era during which he became famous and still-close proximity to the generation playing now, Jeter is an ideal ex-player to weigh in on the recent rash of old school (Goose Gossage, Johnny Bench) vs.