MIAMI – OCTOBER 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees pumps his fist after fielding a groundball hit by Luis Castillo #1 of the Florida Marlins in the first inning during game five of the Major League Baseball World Series on October 23, 2003 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
MIAMI – OCTOBER 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees pumps his fist after fielding a groundball hit by Luis Castillo #1 of the Florida Marlins in the first inning during game five of the Major League Baseball World Series on October 23, 2003 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
MIAMI – OCTOBER 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees pumps his fist after fielding a groundball hit by Luis Castillo #1 of the Florida Marlins in the first inning during game five of the Major League Baseball World Series on October 23, 2003 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
MIAMI – OCTOBER 23: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees pumps his fist after fielding a groundball hit by Luis Castillo #1 of the Florida Marlins in the first inning during game five of the Major League Baseball World Series on October 23, 2003 at Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)
Derek Jeter was more than a baseball player in Major league Baseball. Having played for the New York Yankees for over 20 years, Jeter took the Pinstripes to a new high. And by the time he retired, Jeter became a symbolic figure for the Yankees.
He has five World Series titles, World Series MVP, five Gold Gloves, and last but not least, his name in the Baseball Hall of Fame. When Jeter made his big league debut in the 1995 season, the Yankees were trophyless for the last 15 years.
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And considering such an exceptional career, it will not be a surprise if Jeter’s rookie card would be worth around half a million. Yes! Leave his fans aside, Derek Jeter could not believe it himself when he learned about his rookie card’s worth.
Derek Jeter was in awe after learning about his rookie card’s worth
But with Jeter by their side, The Bronx Bombers ended their title drought in the 1996 season. Not only that, but the Pinstripes also completed their hat-trick of the World Series between 1997 and 2000. Such was the kind of player he was back in the late 90s and early 2000s.
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NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 04: (L-R) Andy Pettitte #46, Jorge Posada #20, Derek Jeter #2 and Mariano Rivera #42 of the New York Yankees celebrate with the trophy after their 7-3 win against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Six of the 2009 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium on November 4, 2009 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)
Per a YouTube video going viral over the last few days, Jeter seemed surprised when he learned about his rookie card’s worth. In the video, one can see the other person telling Derek Jeter about the worth of his rookie card ($500,000).
And after knowing the worth, Jeter jokingly tried to keep the card in his pocket. Even though it was a big surprise for Jeter himself, many Yankees fans will not mind buying the much-talked-about rookie card.
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Great to be back home at Yankee Stadium! Thanks to everyone for making it such a special night for me and my family. The girls had a blast and finally got their ice cream. pic.twitter.com/pMfNHOYWoc
— Derek Jeter (@derekjeter) September 10, 2022
There are several reasons why the Yankees fans adore Derek Jeter. Apart from being an excellent hitter, the former Yankee was a fantastic leader in the ballpark. The last time the Yankees won a World Series, it was under Jeter’s captaincy in 2009. Such was the impact he had while playing for the Yanks.
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