Derek Jeter Day Ceremony

Photo Coverage of the Yankees’ Tribute to Derek Jeter at Yankee Stadium

The New York Yankees paid tribute to future Hall of Fame “Captain”, Derek Jeter during a formal ceremony held at Yankee Stadium on September 7, 2014, the final month of Derek’s 20-year career. The Captain was greeted by former teammates, friends, family members and a plethora of baseball legends. Teammates Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, Paul O’Neill, Bernie Williams, Tino Martinez and former manager Joe Torre were among those to honor Derek. Michael Jordan, Derek’s long-time friend and idol, and Cal Ripken Jr. were also on hand to pay tribute. The ceremony concluded with a touching speech in which Derek thanked all those who made his career possible, with special gratitude to the Yankees’ fans.
Meta4 Communications provided complete photographic coverage of the pre-game ceremonies for use by Major League Baseball and social media outlets.

Left: A commemorative floral centerpiece with the #2 is displayed on a pinstriped background in front of Derek Jeter's "office".
Right: A tribute to Derek Jeter is displayed on the Yankee Stadium video screen prior to the ceremonies.
[Photos by David Lauwe - ©2014 Meta4 Communications]

Left: Derek Jeter is greeted by All-Star shortstop Cal Ripken, Jr.
Right: Derek Jeter hugs hugs his long-time friend and idol Michael Jordan.
[Photos by David Lauwe - ©2014 Meta4 Communications]

Left: Former teammates and sports legends honor Derek Jeter, including (center l-r) Cal Ripken, Jr., Dave Winfield and Michael Jordan.
Right: Derek Jeter provides a passionate speech to the sellout crowd and thanks all who made his career successful.
[Photos by David Lauwe - ©2014 Meta4 Communications]

Left: Derek Jeter salutes the fans following his eloquent speech.
Right: The Yankees stand at attention during the National Anthem in front of a sellout crowd. Note the Derek Jeter commemorative logo in front of each team's dugout.
[Photos by David Lauwe - ©2014 Meta4 Communications]

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