Skip to main content

#tbt: It's Derek Jeter's 40th birthday, so here's a couple "casual portraits" from the Vault

Ah, to be a young, loved baseball player. That's what Derek Jeter and then-mariner Alex Rodriguez were in this photo from 1997. Things were about to change for A-Rod, in both respects.

Also on Extra Mustard: What if athletes were honest in interviews?

And as a bonus, here's a weird "casual portrait" we found in the Vault, with its original caption:

Casual portrait of (clockwise L-R) Toronto Blue Jays Alex Gonzalez, Florida Marlins Edgar Renteria, NY Mets Rey Ordonez, NY Yankees Derek Jeter and Seattle Mariners Alex Rodriguez.

Casual portrait of (clockwise L-R) Toronto Blue Jays Alex Gonzalez, Florida Marlins Edgar Renteria, NY Mets Rey Ordonez, NY Yankees Derek Jeter and Seattle Mariners Alex Rodriguez.

​

Uh... Sports Illustrated went through a weird time in the 90s.

Follow Extra Mustard and Nicole Conlan on Twitter

© 2024 ABG-SI LLC. SPORTS ILLUSTRATED IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF ABG-SI LLC. - All Rights Reserved. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators’ opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Gambling content intended for 21+. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER.