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Derek Jeter turns 48: The Yankees captain’s memorable moments

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Jun 26, 2022

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Derek Jeter appears in a Yankees' spring training game in March 1993, two years before he made his MLB debut.
Derek Jeter appears in a Yankees’ spring training game in March 1993, two years before he made his MLB debut.
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Yankees legend Derek Jeter accepts the Sports Illustrated outstanding achievement award during a ceremony at the Beacon Theater in New York on Dec. 12, 2000.
Yankees legend Derek Jeter accepted the Sports Illustrated outstanding achievement award during a ceremony at the Beacon Theater in New York, December 12, 2000.
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Derek Jeter looks on alongside Alex Rodriguez and David Wells (left) during the 1998 All-Star Game at Coors Field on July 6, 1998 in Denver, Colorado.
Derek Jeter looks on alongside Alex Rodriguez and David Wells (left) during the 1998 All-Star Game at Coors Field on July 6, 1998 in Denver, Colorado.
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Derek Jeter talks with Mike Piazza of the New York Mets during Game Five of the World Series at Shea Stadium on October 26, 2000.
Derek Jeter talks with Mike Piazza of the New York Mets during Game Five of the World Series at Shea Stadium on October 26, 2000.
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President George W. Bush shakes hands with Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter Tuesday Oct. 30, 2001, prior to throwing out the ceremonial first pitch in Game Three of the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium in New York City.. (Photo by: Hum Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter shakes hands with President George W. Bush, prior to Bush throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at the World Series between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the New York Yankees on Tuesday Oct. 30, 2001.
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Derek Jeter is helped out of the crowd after he made a diving catch in the 12th inning of their game against the Boston Red Sox on July 1, 2004.
Derek Jeter is helped out of the crowd after he made a diving catch in the 12th inning of their game against the Boston Red Sox on July 1, 2004.
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New York Yankees' Captain Derek Jeter (C) and teammates stand on the pitchers mound and wave to fans after the final baseball game ever to be played at Yankee Stadium against the Baltimore Orioles in the Bronx New York, September 21, 2008. Front row are (L-R) Alex Rodriguez, Robinson Cano, Jason Giambi, Mariano Rivera, Derek Jeter, Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte. The Yankees are moving to a new Yankee Stadium starting in 2009. REUTERS/Mike Segar (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASEBALL)
New York Yankees’ Captain Derek Jeter and teammates stand on the pitchers mound and wave to fans after the final baseball game ever to be played at Yankee Stadium against the Baltimore Orioles in the Bronx New York, September 21, 2008.
REUTERS/Mike Segar

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Derek Jeter holds up the trophy as he celebrates with A.J. Burnett (L), Jorge Posada (2nd L), Mariano Rivera (2nd R) and Robinson Cano after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Derek Jeter holds up the trophy as he celebrates with A.J. Burnett (L), Jorge Posada (2nd L), Mariano Rivera (2nd R) and Robinson Cano after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx.
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New York Yankees Derek Jeter waves to fans during the World Series victory parade through the Canyon of Heroes along Broadway in New York, November 6, 2009.
New York Yankees Derek Jeter waves to fans during the World Series victory parade through the Canyon of Heroes along Broadway in New York, November 6, 2009.
REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton

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New York Yankees' shortstop Derek Jeter celebrates his game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning in his final at bat at Yankee Stadium in New York to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 in their MLB American League Baseball Game September 25, 2014.
New York Yankees’ shortstop Derek Jeter celebrates his game-winning single in the bottom of the ninth inning in his final at bat at Yankee Stadium in New York to defeat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 in their MLB American League Baseball Game September 25, 2014.
REUTERS

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Derek Jeter and his wife Hannah pose in front of his plaque during a pregame ceremony honoring Jeter and retiring his number 2 at Yankee Stadium on May 14, 2017 in New York City.
Derek Jeter and his wife Hannah pose in front of his plaque during a pregame ceremony honoring Jeter and retiring his number 2 at Yankee Stadium on May 14, 2017 in New York City.
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286 of 252541201297067 NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JANUARY 22: Derek Jeter speaks to the media after being elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 on January 22, 2020 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City.
Derek Jeter speaks to the media after being elected into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Class of 2020 on January 22, 2020 at the St. Regis Hotel in New York City.
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