How Derek Jeter Shaped the Future: A Legacy Timeline
A closer look at the lasting mark left by Derek Jeter—a timeline of influence.
Derek Jeter, nicknamed "the Captain," is a retired American professional baseball player who played his entire 20-year MLB career as a shortstop for the New York Yankees. A highly decorated player, Jeter was a 14-time All-Star, a five-time World Series champion, and won five Gold Glove Awards. In 2020, he was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, receiving nearly unanimous support. Post-retirement, Jeter served as CEO and part-owner of the Miami Marlins from 2017 to 2022.
July 28, 2011: Derek Jeter 3K Documentary Aired
On July 28, 2011, MLB and HBO aired "Derek Jeter 3K," a documentary profiling Derek Jeter's path to achieving 3,000 career hits.
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, marking the end of his illustrious career. During his final season, each opposing team honored Jeter with a gift during his final visit to their city, including donations to his charity, the Turn 2 Foundation.
May 14, 2017: Yankees retired Jeter's number
On May 14, 2017, the Yankees retired Derek Jeter's uniform number and unveiled a plaque in his honor at Monument Park in a pregame ceremony.
2017: Yankees Retired Number 2
In 2017, the New York Yankees retired Derek Jeter's uniform number 2.
January 21, 2020: Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
On January 21, 2020, Derek Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of its class of 2020 in his first year of eligibility.
2020: Hall of Fame Induction
In 2020, Derek Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
September 8, 2021: Enshrined in Baseball Hall of Fame
On September 8, 2021, Derek Jeter was formally enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Cooperstown, New York.
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