MLB legend Derek Jeter is now retired and lives a usually quiet life at home with his family. Married to supermodel Hannah Davis, the former Yankee has three toddler daughters. Before he was a family man, however, the retired athlete was often linked to various women in his single days. Often, those rumors were wrong, much to the chagrin of actress Gabrielle Union.
After splitting from the NFL star Chris Howard, Union was single at the same time as the former shortstop. And with Jeter’s history with women, it was only natural that the tabloids speculated. After all, the Yankees captain was very popular with the crowds and very desirable among the younger generation of the time. Sometimes, the news outlets were so convincing that even the star’s families didn’t know what to think!
Gabrielle Union’s mom was convinced she was dating Derek Jeter
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Back in 2007, Page Six once reported that Jeter’s newest flame was supposedly Union because both the stars were single. Talking to PEOPLE magazine about it, Union mentioned how her mom wanted her to bring the former athlete to their house. And Union had to break the unfortunate news to her.
“My mom asked me if he was coming for Easter, I said, ‘Mom! I barely know him,’” Union laughed. And if you ask her, it was a tragedy! The actress added, “Trust me, if I were dating Derek Jeter, I would hold my own personal press conference to announce it to the world.”
She is, of course, now happily married to former NBA star Dwyane Wade.
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Did Jeter ever respond to the rumors?
As far as public reports go, the former shortstop did not address dating rumors related to Union. After all, his celebrity status invited all sorts of comments from people from all over the planet. Considering how private he was as a person, it’s understandable that Jeter wouldn’t want to talk freely about his personal life.
In addition to being connected with different women over the years, there have been reports about how he treated those he dated. Always a gentleman, the 48-year-old apparently used to send gift baskets to his girlfriends. Although the rumor was firmly denied, the former shortstop has always had a reputation as one of the good ones.
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Looks like it was a long road to get to the married bliss Jeter has today!