Derek Jeter was simply known as The Captain. Derek was perhaps the most iconic New York Yankees’ player since Mickey Mantle. During a 20-year career, Derek lead the most successful franchise in American sports to five World Series Championships. Derek played his final game in pinstripes at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2014. The game featured a perfect storybook ending when Derek Jeter hit a walk-off game-winning single in his final at-bat in pinstripes! Relive Derek’s final at-bat in the photo series below!
Meta4 Communications provided complete photographic coverage of this historic sporting event for use by Major League Baseball, including the pre-game ceremonies, live game action as well as roaming the stands to capture fan reaction.
Top left: Commemorative Derek Jeter Final Game logo design displayed on the Yankee Stadium video screen.
Right: Closeup photo of Derek Jeter in the on-deck circle preparing to hit early in his final game.
Bottom left: Derek Jeter salutes the fans after visiting his shortstop position following his final game.
[Photos by David Lauwe - ©2014 Meta4 Communications]
Right: Closeup photo of Derek Jeter in the on-deck circle preparing to hit early in his final game.
Bottom left: Derek Jeter salutes the fans after visiting his shortstop position following his final game.
[Photos by David Lauwe - ©2014 Meta4 Communications]
Derek Jeter's Final At-Bat
Top Row: Derek steps in and gets ready to hit; poses in his classic batting stance and rips the game-winning single to right field
Bottom Row: Derek celebrates the walk-off game winning hit and salutes the fans after being congratulated by his teammates.
[Photos by David Lauwe - ©2014 Meta4 Communications]