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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 25: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees takes the field before playing in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 25: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees takes the field before playing in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on September 25, 2014 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Be it retiring his iconic #2 jersey number or putting a plaque in his honor in Monument Park, the New York Yankees have always expressed their respect and admiration for Derek Jeter. And it’s also no secret that how much love the Yankees fans love their franchise icon. However, a recent gesture from the esteemed Pinstripes organization towards their stalwart has made their fans upset.
It is to be noted that the Yanks have not done anything disrespectful towards their legend, but a section of fans are not okay with the gesture made by the MLB heavyweights.
Fans expressed their discontent after the New York Yankees announced an action figure honoring Derek Jeter
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On June 23rd, the Yankees are releasing a special Derek Jeter Captain America bobblehead. This is in celebration of Marvel Superhero Night. Taking to Twitter, the Pinstripes shared the details of the event with their fans. The Yankees said that the first 18,000 fans would be able to receive the bobblehead. This is a new way that they are honoring their former captain. But fans’ reactions have not been great.
Celebrate Marvel Super Hero Night on Friday, June 23 with your very own Derek Jeter Captain America Bobblehead!
1st 18,000 guests will receive a @derekjeter Bobblehead 🎟️👇
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 11, 2023
In a Tweet, the Yankees said, “Celebrate Marvel Super Hero Night on Friday, June 23 with your very own Derek Jeter Captain America Bobblehead! 1st 18,000 guests will receive a @derekjeter Bobblehead 🎟️👇.” The Yankees even shared an image of the bobblehead for fans to see what it would look like.
The reactions to the bobblehead have been mixed. Some fans are unhappy, saying that it looks nothing like Jeter. Others are excited about it and are looking forward to getting their hands on it.
Some fans condemned the bobblehead, questioning its resemblance to Jeter.
.@brianjheaton I don't know who this is supposed to be, but it isn't Derek Jeter. 😂
— Staci Heaton (@StaciHeaton) April 11, 2023
That is not Derek Sanderson Jeter
— Andrew Rosenkranz (@air2782) April 11, 2023
is that supposed to look like jeter?
— Nick (@meatface55) April 11, 2023
They butchered this lol , couldn’t just make a regular one.
— NYC401 (@NYC4LYFE401) April 11, 2023
Other fans were just excited about the bobblehead in general.
Aaaaahhh!! I'm gonna miss it, will these go on sale in the Yankees MLB Shop?
— Rico Sanchez Jr. (@RSJr) April 11, 2023
i …need …. THIS
— Joseph Gonzalez (@Acehardlight98) April 11, 2023
@DonGoldfinger so I’m going to buy tickets now
— Chris Zeno Kennedy (@zeno_kennedy) April 11, 2023
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This is the reaction that fans expressed on Twitter over two months ahead of the main event. Only time will tell how fans will react if they will actually get to hold the bobblehead in their hands.
None of Jeter’s previous action figures have caused this reaction
Derek Jeter has seen multiple action figures released during and after his career. But none of them have caused quite the divided reactions that this Marvel bobblehead has among fans. The 2020 Hall of Famer is well-loved by fans and supporters, causing his merchandise to be quite popular. It will be interesting to see how his supporters react when they finally see the toy in real life.
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