“There’s Nowhere to Go But Downhill..” – Derek Jeter Reflects on a Rare Hairdo Made by His Disciplinarian Father

Derek Jeter is an all-round individual, who not only excels on the ballpark with his electrifying playing style, but he also stands out with his impeccable sense of style. Jeter has been known to be a style icon and has been recognized by many fashion critics and publications for his sense of style.

But that hadn’t always been the case. As a child, Derek Jeter sported a unique haircut, but it wasn’t by choice – the former New York Yankees shortstop blamed his father for the peculiar style. Recently, Jeter sat down with GQ Sports to break down his iconic looks over the years.

Who styled Derek Jeter as a kid?

It’s been almost a decade since Derek Jeter decided to hang up his cleats, but he is becoming popular yet again by getting inducted into the Sports Style Hall of Fame – a new club by the GQ magazine. In an interview with them, he revealed the story behind his childhood hairdo. 

He was shown a picture of himself when he was a kid and asked, “Who styled you right here?” Jeter, laughing, said, “That’s all me right there. I mean there’s nowhere to go but downhill after that. Butterfly collar. I do have to get on my dad a little bit, he used to cut my hair back in the day”

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He gestured to the photo smiling, and continued, “So he’s responsible for this. I don’t really know what you call it. That should be a cover right there! I like that picture though.” 

Derek Jeter’s hairdo as a kid 

Jeter’s wife Hannah’s first post on Instagram was actually the same picture, of Jeter as a kid in his unique hairstyle, as the interview. Here’s a look at Jeter’s hairdo as a kid. 

Derek Jeter’s father, Sanderson played a pivotal role in shaping the baseball legend we know today. Not only did he style his son’s hair, but he also instilled a love for the sport in Jeter at a young age. Having played baseball in college, Jeter’s father recognized his son’s potential and pushed him to pursue the sport. And Jeter, who took to the game effortlessly became who he is today. He is also a part of Jeter’s Turn 2 Foundation and has been with his kids every step of the way.  

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