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During his 20-year career with the New York Yankees, Derek Jeter won everything that a baseball player could win. Notably, playing for a single franchise throughout his 20-year career and leading them to 5 Fall Classics, Jeter became a household name in New York City. Jeter is remembered not just for his fantastic play but also for the way he conducted himself.

By doing so, he inspired a generation of baseball fans who wanted to be like him. The Yankee legend was an icon in every sense of the word and had a massive impact off the field as well. Most recently, Jeter was honored for something that was a big part of his career and life. 

Derek Jeter inducted into the GQ Sports Style Hall Of Fame

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During his playing career, Derek Jeter had a profound impact on both style and fashion. People wanted to emulate the Yankees legend and dress up like him. Jeter was on the cover of magazines multiple times over the course of his career. Most recently, GQ Sports inducted Jeter into their Style Hall Of Fame, this Super Bowl weekend. Jeter shared the moment via an Instagram Story

 

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Joining him in the First class of inductees are NBA legend Allen Iverson and NFL Legend Deion Sanders. This is a huge moment for the Yankee legend, as he is recognized for his contributions as a style icon. Furthermore, he is being recognized alongside Iverson and Sanders, two massive legends.

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Baseball fans all over the world will be excited as one of the greatest to ever play has been recognized this way. Jeter will always be remembered for his impact on baseball and the world of sports in general. Furthermore, in 2020, he achieved the biggest honor that he’d been aiming for. 

Jeter was inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame in 2020

In 2020, Derek Jeter achieved his greatest goal as a baseball player. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall Of Fame during his first year on the ballot. What’s more, is that he missed being the second unanimous selection by one vote. His teammate, Mariano Rivera, had accomplished that a year prior.

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But the legendary Yankee shortstop was happy just being inducted into the Hall. Jeter recently reminisced about the massive achievement. What do you think about Derek Jeter being inducted into the GQ Sports Style Hall Of Fame? Please share your thoughts in the comments below!