Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing were among the guests as the famous Yankees’ shortstop saw his name added to the Hall of Fame list at Cooperstone.
Stats PerformUpdate: Sep 8th, 2021 20:40 EDT
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New York Yankees great Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame induction was attended by Michael Jordan and Patrick Ewing, who showed great respect for the famous shortstop/captain.
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Jeter entered the baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday, alongside MLB trio Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller in front of basketball royalty.
NBA Hall of Famer Jordan – a six-time champion, and Ewing were in Cooperstown, New York to celebrate Jeter’s illustrious career.
Jeter won five World Series titles with the Yankees, where the 47-year-old spent his entire career from 1995 to 2014.
HE finished with 3,465 hits, 1,923 runs, 260 homers and 1,311 RBIs, with a .310 average, .377 OBP and .817 OPS in 11,195 at-bats.
Jeter's message to the fans 💙 #JeterHOF pic.twitter.com/Yu4XzxMhQR
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 8, 2021
The 14-time All-Star also earned World Series MVP honours to go with five Gold Glove and Silver Slugger awards.
“It’s been a hell of a ride,” Jeter said midweek.
Over the Yankees’ 13-year playoff streak from 1995 to 2007, shortstop Jeter led the team in games (1,835), runs (1,379) and hits (2,356).
The Yankees claimed four World Series during that run before adding a fifth in 2009.
The Road 2 Cooperstown. #JeterHOF pic.twitter.com/CIhgW2K3Kb
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 8, 2021
