‘I Thought I Was in Trouble’- NY Yankees Legend Derek Jeter Recounts a Nerve-Wracking Moment on a Landmark Day of His Career

Derek Jeter is counted amongst the most iconic New York Yankees players in MLB. ‘The Captain’, as fans call him fondly, has been one pillar of performance in the Bronx. With five World Series in his name, Jeter has had some fresh interest from the fans after his newly minted social media profiles. Jeter, too, was reminiscent as he recalled the day it all changed for him in the Bronx.

Derek Jeter and his #2 jersey are one of the most memorable visuals, even more so if one has been a fan of the Yankees. Jeter’s stint leading the Yankees was one of the most memorable times in all of baseball. Rewinding time almost to the day, Jeter remembered the responsibility impressed upon him all those years ago.

Derek Jeter can not forget the day of his appointment as ‘The Captain’

Derek Jeter is a highly influential figure. Having played through the decade of the noughts and delivered the ‘winningest’ franchise in baseball with five rings, he has his place in Coopertown secure.

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And some moments will always be special to fans. If only for the significance that Jeter carries with his identity. Today was such an instance for the former shortstop.

A little tongue-in-cheek about it, Jeter acknowledged it in his style. “Remember it just like yesterday when The Boss called me and I thought I was in trouble,” he wrote, “glad I was wrong.“

The day Jeter became ‘The Captain’

George Steinbrenner announced on June 3rd, 2003, that Derek Jeter would lead the pinstripes. Appointed as the 11th franchise captain, Derek Jeter was a Yankees player through and through. While his appointment came young, Jeter had been a Yankees player for several years. To many, it simply was the natural next step for the shortstop.

Although the superstar is new to the social media game, he has caught on quick enough. Even if it is only to build the hype for his newest feature on ESPN. And with Jeter harkening to finer days, Yankees fans will get a fresh shot of nostalgia. Sinking into memories of happier times with ‘the Captain’ at the helm.

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But who do you think was the most influential player in New York Yankees lore? Where would you rank Derek Jeter on that list? And are you excited about the upcoming docu-series?