Winter Auction 2015 closing February 7
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/8/2015
Subsequent to the days of DiMaggio and Mantle, there is no Yankee more honored and revered than Derek Jeter. Jeter played 20 seasons in pinstripes and was considered the key figure behind the Yankee teams in the late 1990’s and early 2000’s that brought five World Series championships to the Bronx. Jeter is the Yankees' all-time career leader in hits, doubles, games played, stolen bases, times on base, plate appearances and at bats and was also a 14 time All-Star and the recipient of five Silver Slugger Awards, two Hank Aaron Awards, and a Roberto Clemente Award. Jeter also became the 28th MLB player to reach 3,000 hits in his career and is the all-time MLB hit leader for shortstops.
This framed 16 x 20 photo entitled “The Dive” shows Jeter diving into the stands just outside the third-base line to make a remarkable catch. It was this type of self-sacrificing effort and ability that enabled Jeter to earn five Gold Gloves Awards during his career along with all his other incredible achievements. Jeter has signed the photo and inscribed it “#2,” “The Catch,” “7-1-04” and “04 Gold Glove.” This great photo comes with Steiner Sports Authentication.