Baseball legend Derek Jeter was once a guest on the talk show, NBC’s ‘6 In The Mix’. He was there not as the iconic New York Yankees shortstop but as the CEO of the Miami Marlins. At that time, Jeter had bid farewell to his playing career and settled into the role of the Marlins co-owner.
Derek Jeter had a glorious playing career. The records he stacked up during his playing tenure are the stuff of dreams for many others. The Yankees drafted Jeter into MLB in 1995. He remained a loyal contributor to the team and wrapped up his magnificent career in 2014 in the famous Yankees pinstripes jersey. Jeter duly got the honor of the MLB Hall Of Fame induction in 2020.
The NBC 6 South Florida channel broadcasts a Lifestyle talk show titled ‘NBC 6 In The Mix’. The talk show invites celebrity guests from various professions. Derek Jeter was once a guest on the show while he was the CEO and co-owner of the Marlins. There were some light-hearted discussions about some special moments in his life.
Jeter’s emotional farewell to his famous Yankees pinstripes jersey
Derek Jeter’s Yankees pinstripes jersey was as popular as Jeter himself. Such was the value of the jersey that the Yankees administration decided to retire Jeter’s jersey post-retirement. It means that no other player in the future will be wearing the No.2 jersey, which became symbolic for Jeter.
While on the talk show ‘NBC 6 In The Mix’, one host complimented Jeter for his glamorous attire at the studio. Then Jeter was asked whether he prefers his classic suit or the Yankees jersey. Jeter readily mentioned the overflow of emotions he went through while taking off the jersey for the last time in his career. Jeter also talked about being alone in the bathroom, on the brink of an emotional outburst.
Six years ago, Derek Jeter walked it off in his final game at Yankee Stadium like only The Captain could
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The hosts asked if Jeter cried on that occasion. Jeter replied, saying “Yes, I did, by myself. I did when I had an opportunity to reflect on a career finally being over. I think I was in the bathroom, and I shed a few tears.”
Hosts Jen and Johanna were in awe. Jeter further added, “It was a controlled cry.” Interestingly, Jeter’s last game on his home ground was also purely theatrical. Jeter was the hero of the night as he took the Yankees to a thrilling victory against the Baltimore Orioles with a stylish walk-off single. No wonder emotions are bound to run high on all counts.
Derek Jeter: Life as CEO and co-owner of the Miami Marlins
A passionate lover of baseball, Derek Jeter wanted to be in touch with the sport despite hanging up his playing boots in 2014. So Jeter bought the Marlins in 2017. Jeter’s tenure as the CEO and co-owner of the Marlins wasn’t as successful as his playing career, and experts highly criticized his administration. So he left the role in 2022. He is now a devoted husband and caring father of three daughters.
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