Acclaim Re-Signs Derek Jeter

Acclaim Sports announced on Wednesday that it has re-signed New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter for its All-Star Baseball brand. Under terms of the agreement, Jeter will also star in national TV, print, and in-store advertisements.

"Derek Jeter has established himself as a premier professional athlete through his on-field success and charismatic personality,'' said Michael Jerchower, director of licensing for Acclaim Sports. "We believe that he exemplifies the quality and excellence of our All-Star Baseball brand.''

We recently sat down with the latest installment in the All-Star Baseball franchise, All-Star Baseball 2001 for the Nintendo 64. For our impressions of that game, check out the link to the right.