Derek Jeter new Owner?
Tampa, FL – Derek Jeter wants to eventually be like Mike.
The New York Yankees shortstop tells The Associated Press that once his career is over, he envisions himself pursuing ownership of a professional sports franchise – like Michael Jordan.
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Jeter, one of several athletes who endorses the Jordan Brand, was in Tampa Thursday at an event celebrating the launch of his ninth signature shoe, the Jordan Jeter Throwback.
Like Jordan, who recently purchased majority ownership of the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats, Jeter says he would have to call the shots if he bought a Major League Baseball team.
But don’t look for Jeter to hang up his new cleats anytime soon, the 10-time All-Star reiterated that he intends to continue playing for a “long time.”
Posted: 3/25/2010 9:48 PM ET