Born in Pequannock, New Jersey, Derek Jeter always dreamed of the day he'd be playing for the Yankees."When I was growing up, my parents and I would go to a school yard and play ball every weekend," says Jeter in his commercial  for the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. It's no surprise that Derek filmed an Anti-Drug ad; he established the Turn 2 Foundation , in 1996, to support activities and programs designed to prevent teenage substance abuse.

The 6'3, 195 lbs. shortstop is currently earning over $15 million dollars a year for his powerhouse prowess on the field. Derek led his team to victory in four World Series and has had three consecutive 200-hit seasons ('98-'02). Blessed with good looks and a wholesome image, Derek Jeter is the kind of baseball player, and person, that young athletes aspire to be like.