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, "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.
2008: Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2008
In 2008, Derek Jeter was featured in Gameloft's wireless phone baseball game, Derek Jeter Pro Baseball 2008.
July 28, 2011: Derek Jeter 3K Documentary Airs
On July 28, 2011, MLB and HBO aired "Derek Jeter 3K", a documentary that profiled Jeter's path to 3,000 hits.
May 14, 2017: Yankees Retire 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
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, receiving 396 of 397 possible votes.
September 8, 2021: Enshrinement in Baseball Hall of Fame
On September 8, 2021, Derek Jeter was formally enshrined in a ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, as part of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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.
2025: Ichiro Suzuki Vote Share
Since the 2025 ballot, Derek Jeter's 99.7% vote share for the Hall of Fame has been matched by Ichiro Suzuki.
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