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 an American former professional baseball shortstop who played his entire 20-year MLB career with the New York Yankees. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020 on his first ballot, receiving near-unanimous support. After his playing career, Jeter served as CEO and part-owner of the Miami Marlins from 2017 to 2022.
2003: Inducted into Kalamazoo Central High School Athletic Hall of Fame
In 2003, Kalamazoo Central High School inducted Derek Jeter into its athletic hall of fame.
July 28, 2011: Derek Jeter 3K Documentary Aired
On July 28, 2011, MLB and HBO aired "Derek Jeter 3K", a documentary that profiled his path to 3,000 hits.
2011: Kalamazoo Central High School Renamed Baseball Field in His Honor
In 2011, Kalamazoo Central High School renamed its baseball field in honor of Derek Jeter.
2013: Partnership with Simon & Schuster to form Jeter Publishing
In 2013, during an injury-shortened season, Derek Jeter partnered with Simon & Schuster to create Jeter Publishing, an imprint for various book genres, envisioning it as his "blueprint for postcareer".
October 1, 2014: Launch of ThePlayersTribune.com
On October 1, 2014, Derek Jeter launched ThePlayersTribune.com, a new media platform designed to give professional athletes an unfiltered voice and bring fans closer to the games they love.
2015: Inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame
In 2015, Derek Jeter was inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame.
May 14, 2017: Yankees Retired Jeter's Number and Unveiled Plaque
On May 14, 2017, the New York Yankees retired Derek Jeter's uniform number and unveiled a plaque in his honor at Monument Park during 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 the class of 2020 in his first year of eligibility.
2020: Hall of Fame Election
In 2020, Derek Jeter was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, receiving nearly unanimous support.
September 8, 2021: Enshrinement in Baseball Hall of Fame
On September 8, 2021, Derek Jeter was formally enshrined in the Baseball Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Cooperstown, New York.
July 18, 2022: Debut of The Captain Documentary Miniseries
On July 18, 2022, The Captain, a documentary miniseries about Derek Jeter's life and career, premiered on ESPN.
