Derek Jeter: In the Spotlight

SI Staff | Jul 12, 2011

Derek Jeter: In the Spotlight

Derek Jeter

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Derek Jeter recorded his 3,000th hit over the weekend. Here are some shots of the Yankee captain.

Jeter, Alex Gonzalez, Edgar Renteria, Rey Ordonez and Alex Rodriguez.

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Jeter poses with Alex Gonzalez, Edgar Renteria, Rey Ordonez and Alex Rodriguez for a 1997 SI cover story on the next generations of shortstops.

Derek Jeter and Elmo

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Jeter grabs a hug with Sesame Street's "Elmo" during the Yankees 2004 trip to Japan.

Derek Jeter on Saturday Night Live

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Jeter shows his humorous side during a 2001 appearance on Saturday Night Live.

Derek Jeter and Texas cheerleaders

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Jeter poses with a group of Texas cheerleaders during a 2008 game between the Longhorns and the Missouri Tigers at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin.

Derek Jeter and George Clooney

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George Clooney poses with the Yankee shortstop during 2001 spring training at Legends Field in Tampa.

Derek Jeter Fans

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As these signs indicate, Jeter has many options if he ever decides to tie the knot.

Derek Jeter and Bill Clinton

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Bill Clinton greets Jeter at a White House ceremony honoring the 1998 World Series champions.

Derek Jeter and David Letterman

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After winning his first World Series in 1996, Jeter joined David Letterman for a taping of The Late Show.

Derek Jeter and Johnny Damon

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Before they were teammmates in the Bronx, Johnny Damon and Jeter pose for the 2005 SI baseball preview.

Derek Jeter and Jorge Posada

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Jeter serves as best man for his longtime teammate Jorge Posada's wedding in January, 2000.

Derek Jeter

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Jeter strikes a pose at a bar in New York's Little Italy in 1999. He is holding a New York Post with the Dana Plato Death cover story.

Derek Jeter

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Japanese women clad in a traditional kimono dress assists Jeter as he puts on a "happi" coat during a welcome reception for the Yankees and Devil Rays at a Tokyo hotel in March 2004.

Derek Jeter and Damien Fahey

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Jeter talks with MTV VJ Damien Fahey during a 2008 appearance on MTV's "Total Request Live."

Derek Jeter

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Jeter walks down the hallway that leads away from the clubhouse and touches a sign with the famous Joe DiMaggio quote, "I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee."

Derek Jeter

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Jeter's 2009 season earned him SI's Sportsman of the Year award.