‘Like You’re at Your Own Funeral’- Derek Jeter Recalled the Moment He Played His Last Game for New York Yankees

Derek Jeter and the New York Yankees were a match made in heaven. The two complemented each other in the best possible way. Jeter remained loyal to the Pinstripes and served the franchise throughout his baseball career. Despite being a Yankee, fans of rival teams also admired and loved him. Such was the aura he had created around him.

When Jeter played his last game, not only the fans but even the Yankees legend could not control his emotions. Right from the start to the end of his professional career, Jeter’s journey is like a super hit Hollywood film. He remained a one-club man.

In an old interview with Jimmy Fallon, the former Yankees captain revealed how he felt while playing his last game for the Pinstripes. He said it was like his funeral.

Derek Jeter was about to cry in his last game

Having played for 20 years for a single franchise, Jeter had earned respect and countless loyal fans. After investing so many years, it must have not been easy for Jeter to leave his legacy in the Bronx. But he had no option left.

Talking about his last game on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,’ Jeter said he felt very odd when people were chanting his name all over the stadium. 

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“I have said this before. It’s almost like you’re at your own funeral…,” Derek Jeter said to Jimmy Fallon in 2014. “Everyone had great things to say, which I really appreciate. But it’s very very odd to be out there and hearing about yourself like you are about to die. So that’s why I was about to cry.”

Jeter smashed a walk-off hit to win the last home game of his career

As earlier said, Jeter’s baseball career is like a fine Hollywood film. When he played his last home game, Jeter played the hero for the Yankees and won the game in the death.

At once, the Yankees and Baltimore Orioles had five runs each, but a late walk-off hit from the Yankees captain won them the game. The game ended 6-5 in the Yankees’ favor. Notably, Jeter retired in the 2014 season.

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