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Derek Jeter, a 14-time Major League Baseball All-Star and the modern-day face of the storied New York Yankees, retired at the end of the 2014 season.
Derek Jeter, a 14-time Major League Baseball All-Star and the modern-day face of the storied New York Yankees, retired at the end of the 2014 season.
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Derek Jeter: A career in pinstripes

Updated 9:38 PM EDT, Sun May 14, 2017
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Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday along with the rest of the Class of 2020.

The class, which also includes Larry Walker, Ted Simmons and Marvin Miller, was supposed to be inducted last year, but the Covid-19 pandemic pushed back the ceremony.

Jeter played 20 seasons with the Yankees and won five World Series with the storied franchise. He retired in 2014 and then became the 22nd Yankee to have his number retired.

In 2017, Jeter became CEO and part owner of the Miami Marlins.

Jeter spent much of his childhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and he was a star baseball player at Kalamazoo Central High School. The Yankees drafted the shortstop sixth overall in the 1992 MLB Draft.
Jeter spent much of his childhood in Kalamazoo, Michigan, and he was a star baseball player at Kalamazoo Central High School. The Yankees drafted the shortstop sixth overall in the 1992 MLB Draft.
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Jeter watches the ball's flight during an at-bat with the Yankees in 1995. After spending a couple of years in the minor leagues, Jeter was called up to the majors on May 29, 1995.
Jeter watches the ball's flight during an at-bat with the Yankees in 1995. After spending a couple of years in the minor leagues, Jeter was called up to the majors on May 29, 1995.
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Jeter hits a ball during Game 6 of the World Series in October 1996. The Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves in Jeter's first full season.
Jeter hits a ball during Game 6 of the World Series in October 1996. The Yankees defeated the Atlanta Braves in Jeter's first full season.
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Jeter smiles at a November 1996 news conference after he was named the American League Rookie of the Year.
Jeter smiles at a November 1996 news conference after he was named the American League Rookie of the Year.
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Jeter signs autographs before a game in Oakland in August 1998.
Jeter signs autographs before a game in Oakland in August 1998.
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Jeter with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in October 1999 after the Yankees won the American League pennant and advanced to their second straight World Series.
Jeter with Yankees owner George Steinbrenner in October 1999 after the Yankees won the American League pennant and advanced to their second straight World Series.
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The New York Daily News called Jeter "Mr. November" after his 10th-inning home run tied the 2001 World Series at two games apiece. Although the Yankees lost the Series that year to Arizona, they had won four championships in Jeter's first five seasons.
The New York Daily News called Jeter "Mr. November" after his 10th-inning home run tied the 2001 World Series at two games apiece. Although the Yankees lost the Series that year to Arizona, they had won four championships in Jeter's first five seasons.
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Jeter dresses up like a woman during a "Saturday Night Live" skit in December 2001.
Jeter dresses up like a woman during a "Saturday Night Live" skit in December 2001.
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Jeter grimaces after a third-base collision in Toronto in March 2003. Jeter hurt his shoulder and went on the disabled list. It was one of the few times in Jeter's 20-year career that he missed significant time because of injury.
Jeter grimaces after a third-base collision in Toronto in March 2003. Jeter hurt his shoulder and went on the disabled list. It was one of the few times in Jeter's 20-year career that he missed significant time because of injury.
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Jeter dives into the stands at Yankee Stadium to catch a foul ball in July 2004.
Jeter dives into the stands at Yankee Stadium to catch a foul ball in July 2004.
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Jeter jumps into the air before throwing the ball to first base in May 2007.
Jeter jumps into the air before throwing the ball to first base in May 2007.
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Jeter is seen with his mother, Dorothy; his sister, Sharlee; and his father, Charles, before the final regular-season game at the old Yankee Stadium in September 2008.
Jeter is seen with his mother, Dorothy; his sister, Sharlee; and his father, Charles, before the final regular-season game at the old Yankee Stadium in September 2008.
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Jeter addresses the crowd after the Yankees played their final game at the old Yankee Stadium in September 2008.
Jeter addresses the crowd after the Yankees played their final game at the old Yankee Stadium in September 2008.
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Jeter plays for the United States during the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic in March 2009.
Jeter plays for the United States during the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic in March 2009.
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Jeter tips his helmet to an adoring crowd at the new Yankee Stadium after he tied the team record for career hits in September 2009. He would later go on to break that record, which had been held by Lou Gehrig.
Jeter tips his helmet to an adoring crowd at the new Yankee Stadium after he tied the team record for career hits in September 2009. He would later go on to break that record, which had been held by Lou Gehrig.
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Jeter celebrates on the field after the Yankees won the 2009 World Series in New York. As Jeter's hand shows, this was his fifth world title with the Yankees.
Jeter celebrates on the field after the Yankees won the 2009 World Series in New York. As Jeter's hand shows, this was his fifth world title with the Yankees.
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Jeter connects on a solo home run for his 3,000th career hit on July 9, 2011. He was the 28th player in Major League history to reach the milestone.
Jeter connects on a solo home run for his 3,000th career hit on July 9, 2011. He was the 28th player in Major League history to reach the milestone.
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Jeter announces his retirement in February 2014, saying the upcoming season would be his last.
Jeter announces his retirement in February 2014, saying the upcoming season would be his last.
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Jeter is introduced to the crowd at Minnesota's Target Field before playing in his final All-Star Game in July 2014.
Jeter is introduced to the crowd at Minnesota's Target Field before playing in his final All-Star Game in July 2014.
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Jeter gestures to the fans during his last game at Yankee Stadium.
Jeter gestures to the fans during his last game at Yankee Stadium.
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Jeter celebrates after hitting the game-winning RBI in his last game at Yankee Stadium. "I don't think there's a more fitting way for it to end," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.
Jeter celebrates after hitting the game-winning RBI in his last game at Yankee Stadium. "I don't think there's a more fitting way for it to end," Yankees manager Joe Girardi said.
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Jeter greets his girlfriend, model Hannah Davis, and some of his family members after playing his last home game. Jeter married Davis in 2016.
Jeter greets his girlfriend, model Hannah Davis, and some of his family members after playing his last home game. Jeter married Davis in 2016.
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Jeter hits a single against Boston in the final game of his career.
Jeter hits a single against Boston in the final game of his career.
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Jeter tips his cap to the crowd at Fenway Park after coming out of his last game in September 2014.
Jeter tips his cap to the crowd at Fenway Park after coming out of his last game in September 2014.
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Jeter is interviewed by "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon in October 2014.
Jeter is interviewed by "Tonight Show" host Jimmy Fallon in October 2014.
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Jeter accepts an Icon Award during the 2015 ESPYs.
Jeter accepts an Icon Award during the 2015 ESPYs.
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Jeter attends a baseball game in Havana, Cuba, in March 2016. The Cuban national team was playing the Tampa Bay Rays in a special exhibition.
Jeter attends a baseball game in Havana, Cuba, in March 2016. The Cuban national team was playing the Tampa Bay Rays in a special exhibition.
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In August 2016, Jeter is introduced during a Yankees ceremony honoring the 1996 championship team.
In August 2016, Jeter is introduced during a Yankees ceremony honoring the 1996 championship team.
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Jeter's number is painted on the field before a game at Yankee Stadium in May 2017. Jeter had his number retired between a doubleheader.
Jeter's number is painted on the field before a game at Yankee Stadium in May 2017. Jeter had his number retired between a doubleheader.
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Jeter and his wife, Hannah, pose for photos during his retirement ceremony in May 2017.
Jeter and his wife, Hannah, pose for photos during his retirement ceremony in May 2017.
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Jeter became CEO and part owner of the Miami Marlins in 2017. Here, he speaks to the media along with principal owner Bruce Sherman in October 2017.
Jeter became CEO and part owner of the Miami Marlins in 2017. Here, he speaks to the media along with principal owner Bruce Sherman in October 2017.
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Jeter talks to Marlins manager Don Mattingly during the team's home opener in 2018.
Jeter talks to Marlins manager Don Mattingly during the team's home opener in 2018.
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Jeter speaks to the media after it was announced that <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2020%2F01%2F21%2Fus%2Fbaseball-hall-of-fame-elections-derek-jeter-larry-walker%2Findex.html" target="_blank">he had been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame</a> in 2020. He was one vote away from being the second player ever to be unanimously elected.
Jeter speaks to the media after it was announced that he had been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020. He was one vote away from being the second player ever to be unanimously elected.
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Jeter speaks at his Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York.
Jeter speaks at his Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York.
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