NEW YORK — A simple photo, a simple slogan: “Big dreams start small.” But few people expected that behind the mischievous smile of the boy in the Little League shirt of the past years was the beginning of a living legend – Aaron Judge, the giant wearing the number 99 jersey of the New York Yankees.

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The old photo of Judge as a young man in a Colorado Rockies uniform has become an inspirational symbol. Besides, the image of Judge today – standing firmly in the aura of Yankee Stadium – is living proof that: the American dream not only exists, but also shines brightly on the field.

But Judge is not alone.

The collage also shows many other young talents: from ambitious faces in high school uniforms, to young players rising in the Minor League – all are on their own journeys, continuing the ideals that monuments like Judge have initiated.

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With his confident smile, powerful swing and indomitable spirit, Judge is not only an MVP – he is an ideal role model. And now, thousands of boys wearing baseball caps on the field across America can confidently say: “If Aaron can do it, so can I.”

“Start small. Dreams have no limits, if you dare to hold on to them every day.” – an inspirational quote from Judge himself that was widely shared on social media along with the above series of photos.

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From boys with dreams in their eyes to stars on the podium, the journey can be long and arduous – but as Aaron Judge proves: it all starts with just… a glove, a ball and an undying belief.