Image Source: Derek Jeter‘s Facebook page
The New York Yankees announced on Tuesday that they will retire their Derek Jeter‘s #2 in a ceremony on Mother’s Day, May 14th at the Stadium.
The Yankees beloved captain and 5-time World Series Champion, will become the 22nd player and first since three other members of the Yankees championship run in the late 90’s into early 00’s had their numbers retired. Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte each had their numbers retired in 2015.
Jeter, who was a 14-time All-Star, holds the All-time record for a Yankees player with 2747 games, 11,195 at bats, 3465 hits, 544 doubles, 358 stolen bases, and second only to Babe Ruth in runs with 1923.
A true Legend of the game will be rightfully honored in prelude to his soon to be induction in the Hall of Fame in 2020.
David Conde
David is the Founder and Co-Owner of Legends On Deck and Co-Host of the Legends On Deck Podcast. A lifelong sports fan with a special passion for the New York Mets and New York Knicks, David has spent more than a decade covering the sports he loves. From 2010 to 2014, he served as a Senior Editor for MetsMerized Online and Mets Minors, and in June 2014 fulfilled a lifelong dream by covering the New York Mets at Citi Field as a credentialed writer. As Legends On Deck has expanded beyond baseball, David has enjoyed diving into more sports, learning along the way and sharing those stories with readers and listeners. Married for over 27 years and the proud father of two adult sons, he continues to connect with sports fans through Legends On Deck, the podcast and social media.
