The Great Jeter

Derek Jeter has had one of the greatest careers in New York Yankees history. Time and again he has wowed fans with amazing feats in the most important of spots. In many ways, his career and persona match that of Joe DiMaggio. Both are known as great righty hitters. Both have played glamor positions for the sport’s greatest franchise. Both are known as proud, lifelong Yankees. Both are known as the face of a Yankee dynasty. Both gained great admiration among fans, peers, and the media yet have been able to maintain an air dignity through the private nature of their lives off the field. Ernest Hemingway immortalized DiMaggio in The Old Man and the Sea as his protagonist often spoke of his admiration for “The Great DiMaggio.” After Jeter’s heroics last night, it is only fitting to do the same. From this point forward, Derek Jeter will be known on this blog as The Great Jeter.