Alex Rodriguez's 1998 wish to date Jennifer Lopez inspires internet

Alex Rodriguez's 1998 wish to date Jennifer Lopez inspires internet image

While playing for the Seattle Mariners in 1998, a 22-year-old Alex Rodriguez foreshadowed his relationship with Jennifer Lopez during an interview on the MLB Network.

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"Jennifer Lopez," said Rodriguez when asked about his dream date. "Hopefully you can find me a date with her."

Fast forward 20 years later — the couple have been dating for two years and are engaged to be married.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Locking it down. 💙 #futuremrsrodriguez

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Needless to say, the interview has inspired the internet: