Derek Jeter is the synonym of the greatest for the New York Yankees. The former Yankees captain has ruled an era in Major League Baseball. It has been over five years since Jeter retired from the game, but the Yankees are yet to find his replacement. Such was the impact he had on the Bronx.
Recently, Derek Jeter, along with the NFL legend, Brett Favre, and LPGA icon Juli Inkster, showed up for the AmFam Championship. What was more surprising was that even in their retirement, Jeter and Favre managed to pull the crowd into the University Ridge Golf Course.
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Just like his baseball days, the Yankees legend was at his best in the park. But this time, he had a club in his hand instead of a baseball bat. Jeter, Favre, Inkster, and Andy North (former golf legend) competed in a celebrity foursome game.
Derek Jeter steals the show in AmFam Championship
Apart from Jeter and Favre, a few other celebrities also played in the AmFam Championship on Saturday. But Derek Jeter and the Green Bay Packers legend Brett Favre was the major attraction of the game.
Per Yanhoo.com, the pairing of Jeter and Inkster defeated the Favre and Andy North over a nine-hole game.
Taking to Twitter, the Yankees legend shared a short video. In the video, one can see how Jeter put the golf ball in the hole. “Finally took home a win at AmFam Championship with Juli Inkster. Great tournament for a great cause with Juli, Andy, Brett Favre, and all the fans!” Jeter tweeted.
Finally took home a win at @amfamchamp with @JuliInkster.
Great tournament for a great cause with Juli, Andy, @BrettFavre and all the fans!pic.twitter.com/Kj5nPySCUS
— Derek Jeter (@derekjeter) June 12, 2022
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Although it was just a charity game, Jeter knows a thing or two about how to win games. After losing the game, Favre said he felt honored to be a part of the AmFam Championship.
“I had a blast as always,” Favre said. “I’m honored to be asked back to play this year in and year out. My back was not cooperating. I’m not making excuses. I suck anyway.”
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“But I was glad I was able to fight through it and play. It’s always great to be back in Wisconsin and see the fans, especially how they support their athletics.”
Looking back at his MLB career, Jeter has been one of the most successful players in the game’s history. During his 20 years of professional career, Jeter won five World Series between 1995 and 2014. Considering his contribution to the game, MLB inducted Jeter into the Hall of Fame in 2020.