Early Life and Education of Derek Jeter: A Complete Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Derek Jeter. From birth to education, explore key events.
Derek Jeter, "the Captain," played shortstop for the New York Yankees for his entire 20-year MLB career. A first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2020, he received nearly unanimous support. Post-playing career, Jeter served as CEO and part-owner of the Miami Marlins from 2017 to 2022.
June 26, 1974: Derek Jeter's Birth
On June 26, 1974, Derek Sanderson Jeter was born in Pequannock Township, New Jersey, to Dorothy (née Connors), an accountant, and Sanderson Charles Jeter, a substance abuse counselor.
1979: Sister's Birth
Around 1979, Derek Jeter's younger sister, Sharlee, was born.
1992: High School Awards
In 1992, Derek Jeter received several honors after his senior season, including the Kalamazoo Area B'nai B'rith Award for Scholar Athlete, the High School Player of the Year Award from the American Baseball Coaches Association, the Gatorade High School Player of the Year award, and USA Today's High School Player of the Year.
1996: Personal Life in Gossip Columns
Since his rookie year in 1996, Derek Jeter's personal life has been a frequent topic in gossip columns and celebrity magazines.
May 2003: Visa Commercial Mocks Incident
In May 2003, George Steinbrenner and Derek Jeter mocked the December 2002 incident in a Visa commercial.
2003: Kalamazoo Central Hall of Fame Induction
In 2003, Kalamazoo Central High School inducted Derek Jeter into its athletic hall of fame.
2005: 60 Minutes Segment
In 2005, Derek Jeter was the subject of a segment on the TV news magazine 60 Minutes.
2011: Baseball Field Renamed
In 2011, Kalamazoo Central High School renamed its baseball field in Derek Jeter's honor.
February 12, 2014: Announcement of Retirement
On February 12, 2014, Derek Jeter announced on his Facebook page that the 2014 season would be his last.
2014: Finding Your Roots Episode
In 2014, Derek Jeter was the subject of an episode of Finding Your Roots, a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television series.
February 2015: Saturday Night Live Appearance
In February 2015, Derek Jeter made an appearance alongside Peyton Manning to celebrate Saturday Night Live's 40th Anniversary.
July 2016: Marriage to Hannah Davis
In July 2016, Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis married.
August 2017: Birth of First Daughter
In August 2017, Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis welcomed their first daughter.
January 2019: Birth of Second Daughter
In January 2019, Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis welcomed their second daughter.
September 2020: Tampa Home Listed for $29 Million
In September 2020, Derek Jeter and his wife listed their waterfront Tampa home for $29 million.
March 2021: Greenwood Lake Home Listed
In March 2021, Derek Jeter and his wife listed their Greenwood Lake home.
December 2021: Birth of Third Daughter
In December 2021, Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis welcomed their third daughter.
July 18, 2022: The Captain Miniseries Debut
On July 18, 2022, The Captain, a documentary miniseries about Derek Jeter's life and career, debuted on ESPN.
May 2023: Birth of Son
In May 2023, Derek Jeter and Hannah Davis welcomed their son.
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