Friday, December 30, 2011
Derek Jeter Baseball Player Profile,Biography & Pictures 2012
Name : Derek Jeter
Birthdate : 26 June 1974
Birthplace : Pequannock, New Jersey
Full Name : Derek Sanderson Jeter
Height : 6-3
Weight : 195 lbs
Bats & Throws : Right
Plays : Baseball
Major League Debut : May 29, 1995
Best Known As :Hunky NY Yankee shortstop
Derek Sanderson Jeter ( born June 26, 1974) is an American baseball shortstop who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees. A twelve-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, Jeter's clubhouse presence, on-field leadership, hitting ability, and baserunning have made him a central figure of the franchise during the Yankees' success of the 1990s and 2000s. Due to his impact on the team, he has served as the Yankees' team captain since 2003. He is regarded as a consummate professional by teammates and opponents alike, and has a reputation as a reliable contributor in the postseason.
Jeter was drafted out of high school by the Yankees organization in 1992, and he debuted in the Major Leagues in 1995. The following year, he became the Yankees' starting shortstop and won the Rookie of the Year Award. In addition, Jeter's achievements include four Silver Slugger Awards, five Gold Glove awards, All-Star Game MVP Award, World Series MVP Award, and membership in the 3,000 hit club.
Many players and coaches consider Jeter to be one of the best players of his generation. He is the all-time hits leader among shortstops, and his .317 career batting average through the 2009 season ranks as the fifth-highest among active players. He has been among the American League (AL) leaders in hits and runs scored for the past ten years. He is the all-time Yankees hit leader, having passed Hall of Fame member Lou Gehrig in 2009. Sportswriters anticipate that Jeter will be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame following his playing career.
Jeter was the starting shortstop for Team USA in the 2006 World Baseball Classic. He hit .450 (9-for-20) and scored five runs in six games. Only Ken Griffey, Jr. (.524) and Yoandy Garlobo (.480) had a higher batting average with a minimum of 20 at bats. Jeter's play earned him recognition as the shortstop selection on the All-Tournament Team.
Jeter started at shortstop for Team USA in the 2009 World Baseball Classic as well. At the start of the tournament, he was named captain of Team USA by manager Davey Johnson.[58] With Team USA, Jeter faced the Yankees at Steinbrenner Field in an exhibition game, the first time he played against the Yankees.
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Schoeman Roland South Africa Swimming Player
Full name : Roland Mark Schoeman
Nationality : South Africa
Born : 3 July 1980 (age 31 Pretoria, South Africa
Sport : Swimming
Stroke(s) : freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke
Club : Northern Tigers Swimming
College team : Arizona Wildcats (USA)
Roland Mark Schoeman (born 3 July 1980) is a South African swimmer and a member of the 2004 Olympic Games swimming team for South Africa.
He was born in Pretoria, and first ventured seriously into a pool when he was 16, in order to show a girl how interested he was in her. Within a few months he was swimming competitively, beginning a career that would see him attain one gold medal, two silvers and a bronze at the Commonwealth Games and set new South African records in the 100m Freestyle (48.69s), 50m Freestyle (22.04s), 100m Butterfly (52.73s) and 50m Butterfly (23.65s) events.
His latest achievements have been winning a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in the 4 x 100m freestyle, a silver medal in the 100m freestyle event and a bronze in the 50m freestyle.
At the 2005 LC World Championships in Montreal, Canada he won two gold medals (50m Butterfly [+ world record] and Freestyle).
Nationality : South Africa
Born : 3 July 1980 (age 31 Pretoria, South Africa
Sport : Swimming
Stroke(s) : freestyle, butterfly, breaststroke
Club : Northern Tigers Swimming
College team : Arizona Wildcats (USA)
Roland Mark Schoeman (born 3 July 1980) is a South African swimmer and a member of the 2004 Olympic Games swimming team for South Africa.
He was born in Pretoria, and first ventured seriously into a pool when he was 16, in order to show a girl how interested he was in her. Within a few months he was swimming competitively, beginning a career that would see him attain one gold medal, two silvers and a bronze at the Commonwealth Games and set new South African records in the 100m Freestyle (48.69s), 50m Freestyle (22.04s), 100m Butterfly (52.73s) and 50m Butterfly (23.65s) events.
His latest achievements have been winning a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens in the 4 x 100m freestyle, a silver medal in the 100m freestyle event and a bronze in the 50m freestyle.
At the 2005 LC World Championships in Montreal, Canada he won two gold medals (50m Butterfly [+ world record] and Freestyle).
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Friday, December 23, 2011
Giuseppe Rossi Fottball Profile & Photos 2012
Date of birth: 01.02.1987
Place of birth: Clifton, New Jersey
Age: 24
Height: 1,73
Nationality: Italy
United States
Position: Striker - Centre Forward
Foot: both
Market value: 26.500.000 £
30.000.000 €
Player's agent: P&P Pastorello and Partners S.A.S.
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Football
Monday, December 19, 2011
Michael Essien Ghanaian Football Player
Name: Michael Essien
Nationality: Ghanaian
Date of Birth: 03/12/1982
Height: 5' 10" (177cm)
Weight: 13st 6lbs (85.35kg)
Clubs: Lyon, Bastia
Position: Midfielder
Michael Essien is the Ghana international who currently plays for English Premier League side Chelsea FC. Michael Essien is known for his all-round performance, and he is quite capable of playing in various areas of the pitch. His versatility has often been used by the various managers of Chelsea in to get the best out of the team. He is recognised as one of the important players of the Chelsea team.
Michael Essien started his playing career with the youth Academy of Liberty Professionals before moving to French club Bastia in 2000. His professional debut for the club came in 2000, but it clearly became evident that Michael Essien was not going to become a first-team player from the word go. In his first ever season with the club, he made 12 appearances and scored one goal. However, the following season was more rewarding for Michael Essien as he made 24 appearances and established himself as one of the important members of the squad.
After spending two more years with Bastia, Michael Essien decided to move to Lyon in the 2003-04 season following the acceptance of the € 8 million transfer fee. Despite the presence of various defensive midfielders like Edmilson and Mahamadou Diarra, the young Michael Essien continued to impress both his club and various clubs across Europe. It is not surprising to learn that he spent only two years with Lyon, but in those two years, he made a total of more than 70 appearances, which served to re-establish the belief that Michael Essien was indeed transforming into a great player.
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Carlie Butler Australia Female Golf Player
Surname: Butler
First Name(s): Carlie Anne
Date of Birth: 11th December 1981
Place of Birth: Sydney
Nationality: Australia
Residence: Australia
Interests: Working out, Reading, Chelsea FC
Date turned Pro. 12th November 2002
Exemption Status: Career Money
Sponsor: Nike Golf
Represents: Australia
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Golf