Commemorative 1996 World Series Baseball
Future Hall of Famer and 1996 Rookie of the Year Derek Jeter helped carry the New York Yankees to their first World Championship in 18 seasons with a four games to two win over the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 World Series. Jeter got the first five of his career World Series 50 hits (fifth all-time) in the ’96 Series, the first of five World Championships Jeter would win with the team. When he retired, he was the storied franchise’s all-time leader in hits, doubles, games played, stolen bases. His 3,465 hits ranks sixth in all-time Major League history and is the most among shortstops. Derek Jeter 1996 American League Rookie of the Year Baseball
Derek Jeter began what is clearly a Hall of Fame career with an outstanding freshman season that earned him unanimous Rookie of the Year honors. Jeter batted .314 with 10 homeruns and 78 RBI as he helped lead the New York Yankees to their 34th American League pennant and 23rd World Championship. He would go on to amass 3,465 hits, 260 homeruns and 1,311 RBI—and win five Gold Gloves for good measure. He would be named to 14-All Star team and earn five Silver Slugger awards, All-Star and World Series Most Valuable Player awards, Sports Illustrated’s Sportsman of the Year award and the Roberto Clemente and Hank Aaron awards. Special Edition 1997 Spring Training Grapefruit League Baseball
Certainly one of the finest players of his generation, Derek Jeter played 20 seasons with the New York Yankees. He became the face of the Yankees as they returned to the top of baseball and was named captain of the team in 2003—a position previously held by the likes of Bath Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Thurman Munson and Don Mattingly. His lifetime stats, remarkable longevity, and numerous awards make him a certain Hall of Famer. After his retirement, the Yankees retired his number 2 jersey and installed a plaque in his honor in the famed Yankee Stadium Monument Park.
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