Spike Lee Joins Derek Jeter and Other American Sporting Greats to Celebrate Aaron Judge’s Historic MLB Achievement

Currently, Aaron Judge is in a league of his own, especially after breaking the American League home run record this week. Before Judge, the late Yankees legend, Roger Maris, and Babe Ruth, were the only two players, who scored 60 or more home runs in a single season in the American League.

And now, when Judge has surpassed the decades-old record, the Yankees slugger has been receiving praise from all over the sporting and entertainment world. Not only did he hit 62 home runs this year, but the Yankees phenom has also led his team to the postseason.

Derek Jeter and Spike Lee congratulate Aaron Judge for his fine achievement

It does not happen every year when an MLB player smashes 60 home runs in a season. But Aaron Judge did it this year. And to make the occasion even more memorable, the legendary Yankee, Derek Jeter, and renowned filmmaker, Spike Lee, congratulated Aaron Judge for his incredible achievement.

In the same vein, “The Captain” expressed his views on this incredible feat.

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“Aaron, congratulations on breaking the Yankees and the American League home run record! Man, what a season! It’s been fun to watch… Enjoy your special day place in baseball history. It’s well deserved,” Jeter said.

Lee also poured his wishes for Judge. He also thanked the Yankees star for gifting him a baseball bat. “Thanks again for gifting me this bat that I woke up over. Let’s go, Yankees!” Lee said.

NFL legend Michael Strahan is the biggest fan of Judge

Having played for over 15 years in the NFL, the Super Bowl champ, Michael Strahan, admitted that he is the biggest fan of Judge. The New York Giants legend also wished the best to the Pinstripes star.

“I just got to say, I am your biggest fan. I know everybody says that I am (a fan). But I am literally because I am bigger than everybody else fan of yours… Keep it up baby, keep it up!” Strahan said.

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Do you think Judge can also guide the Yankees to the World Series this year?