Derek Jeter honored at Fenway Park

The entire pre-game tribute by the Boston Red Sox for Derek Jeter's last game

[@donlalo70]

Yankee fan , born and raised in the Bronx never thought I would witness something like this . Much respect to you Boston Fans , a class act . Funny that's how I feel about your DUSTIN PEDROIA . I appreciated his game , especially against the Yankees . GOD has blessed me to witness this beautiful sport that is BASEBALL ⚾

[@JohnSmith-sg1hb]

The Red Sox players said, after they won the Series in 2004, Jeter congratulated every one of them. He’s a classy guy and great player!

[@markbotta8567]

Was not aware of that moment. Thanks for sharing!

[@1dk22]

This, this right here, is why Jeter belongs in the Hall of Fame. To get a cheering crowd in Fenway, as a Yankee, only speaks to the magnitude of Jeter's character. He is what every ball player should aspire to be

[@dropndeuces82]

He is and will

[@davidporter9920]

Absolutely well said he is hall of fame in our book

[@williamberry4615]

Been a Sox fan all my life here in Boston. But I'm also a Jeter, Mo Rivera and Posada fan. Great people and players.

[@rickylopez4736]

They might talk shit at the bahhhh, but the respect that man got, that's legendary. That's respect. That's absolute love. And he is a great player, and a class act.

[@ronster911]

It shows the character of the Red Sox fans as well.

[@ottohesslein3230]

To be honored by your rivals is a true testament to your character.

[@gcollins1992]

Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera... two Yankees who carried themselves with such class that even Red Sox fans had to admire them in the end. Rivera's smiling, hilarious tip of the cap to the mock cheers is still one of the coolest displays of good humor and class that I've ever seen.

[@lurkintomgaming397]

Rivera was all class and a very good sport. Boston fans LOVED Rivera, he was all business and the most feared closer of all time but also, a real guy who could take a little ribbing and be confident enough to laugh and smile. Respect to Jeter and Rivera, thank you NYY for honoring Ortiz at Yankee Stadium we appreciate that and always will

[@timothyfogarty2461]

I'm a die hard Yankees fan but thank you red Sox for this

[@willisapril]

The Yankees returned the favor in honoring David Ortiz

[@maikahk1872]

I'm a die hard red sox fan, and it was an honor, to honor a legend of his stature in my home town.

[@maximusthemerciful9452]

@M and soccer is still boring as hell. Sorry.

[@lionheartmerrill1069]

@ timothy fogarty yeah NY since 57(& born in LA), thanks Boston. How about Mariano tribute/Yankees Stadium/Metallica? I'm putting that on now. Yankees/Dodgers my World Series pick every year. KEEP THE FAITH.

[@dominicksforza3484]

@M who gives a rip skippy?? I assure nobody in this string cares about your idiotic comment. This is the USA and our game, so do yourself a favor and STFU!!

[@robertguida8997]

One thing I will truly say, I've been a Yankee fan for over 40 years, seen alot of greats, Goose, Guidry, Mattingly, Winfield, Nettles,, Niekro, Henderson, the list goes on!! But the greatest thing about sports, you need a rival, or villain, to make it worth watching. Magic had Larry, Wilt had Russell, Borg had McEnroe, etc. &, the Yankees have the Red Sox, as much as I love the Yanks, & will to my dying day, I tip my cap & give respect to the RedSox, & the beautiful Fenway Park, for this. Thank you Boston, beautiful city with amazing fans

[@juman6548]

I'm a die hard Blue Jay fan, but will never get tired of seeing Derek Jeter tributes. That man is an incredibly wonderful human being.

[@electrogeek77]

I'm a Red Sox fan, and I married a Yankees fan. We both seem to agree that despite (or because of) the rivalry, the two teams greatly respect each other, because they kind of need each other.

[@salt27dogg]

electrogeek77 I got chills reading ur comment as a Die hard Yankee fan and watching this

[@dropndeuces82]

How the kids doing ? 😂🤣😂🤣❤❤❤

[@natenatenate10]

@@salt27dogg rivalries are one of the few things in baseball that keep the fans engaged and coming back for more--especially Yankees & Red Sox. Love and hate are often two sides of the same coin and I know for a fact that both of these emotions are shared by all of the rival teams.

[@HistoryBuff1973]

Redsox and Yankee fan In a marriage....now that must be some fiery mix.... God Bless from a die hard NY Met fan.

[@jodeeb.6496]

me too.

[@dantinsys1]

Boston, job well done.

[@willisapril]

The Yankees returned the favor in honoring David Ortiz

[@natenatenate10]

@MANCHESTER UNITED F.C fuck off man--you don't have to put down other sports in order to promote your own. You're on so many baseball videos pasting this same exact comment and I let it slide, but fuck off of this one. This is a beautiful moment in history.

[@pablitojuannnn3925]

@MAN UTD soccer trash

[@isaacstallings1120]

You know this comment from a wierdo 34 year old

[@inflameslp311]

A standing ovation at Fenway Park. I bet he never thought such a thing would ever happen. Classy move, Sox.

[@willisapril]

Yaz got a standing ovation at Yankee Stadium in 1983

[@inflameslp311]

@@willisapril well, I never saw that lol.

[@williamberry4615]

We always respected Jeter. It's A-Rod we hated. But I have a feeling you guys down there feel the same. We're all northeast coast baseball fans.

[@inflameslp311]

@@williamberry4615 we all hated A-Rod.

[@williamberry4615]

@@inflameslp311 remember when Joe Torre came back from his battle with cancer? We all stood up and cheered for him. Joe is a very classy man and no one wanted to see him go out that way. Joe said he almost cried he was so happy

[@NewyorkRican2191]

As a die hard Yankee Fan, Boston you are all a class ACT for honor our beloved Captain!! Thank you Boston!! 🥂

[@AlBeebe]

Just because i've chanted "Yankees Suck!!!!" many great times over the years at the top of my lungs, doesn't mean i don't have the utmost respect for Derek Jeter. True role model, and a legend indeed. Boston born and raised, i tip my cap.

[@tomshea8382]

Cubs fan here; hate the Cardinals with the typical passion, but always respected Pujols, Musial, Ozzie. Yadi, ehhh...

[@STMARTIN009]

Well said

[@markbotta8567]

We understand.

[@johntoomey357]

Hey Jeter was one of the best SS in history how can you not honor the man even if he was a rival

[@shabba3450]

They should have booed him out of respect..I'm sure he would have loved it.

[@sfgnyy]

I am a Yankees Fan. The Boston Red Sox and their fans showed great class and respect for Derek Jeter. This was a great tribute to Derek Jeter and the Red Sox did it best. Thank you Red Sox Nation. We have eternal respect for each other. God Bless and Be Boston Strong.

[@sabster74]

When you show mad props for a rival team's player's last game, it is a true display of class. Stone cold respect.

[@dropndeuces82]

Without the Yankees being a Sox fan wouldn't be fun!!!!!!!

[@salt27dogg]

ToUgH LoVe Classic and Classy moment from our rivals and (today I will say friends) the people of Boston and their Red Sox. Just don’t get used to these compliments 😉

[@shyba2011]

Bullshit

[@reclusiveperson9409]

To be honored by his team’s arch rival says it all about Jeter. Class displayed by the Red Sox.

[@michaelbernardo5230]

Being a Yankee fan, I have to admit I think this tribute was as good as the one he received in the Bronx. When Peter Frates comes out it's hard not to get emotional. Derek Jeter is a living a legend.

[@edwardpapera8124]

Being a lifelong Yankees fan, what better way can there be than to be honored by your Arch Enemy. I've been lucy enough to watch this rivalry since 1970. I'm 61 yrs. old, and believe me, to watch The Boston Red Sox honor DJ w/ his own Day @ Fenway Park, is as big a thrill for me as it was when I attended my first Yankees ball game @ The Stadium. I remember this as it just happened yesterday. I still get teary eyed. Great Job to the Boston Red Sox

[@Jack-hd1zn]

As a Red Sox fan, if I were to point to a single player that all Baseball Players should aspire to be, its Derek Jeter. His Professionalism, His Dedication to his Craft, his Determination to be the best and to be a Champion regardless of what the scoreboard says. He played the game the way its meant to be played. Re2pect forever, Jete❤⚾️2️⃣

[@yodaguy6956]

I was at that game, it was one of the coolest moments I've experienced in a sports arena

[@kimkelly5512]

Life long Yankees fan here, I have to hand it to Boston for a class salute to Derek Jeter.

[@liftme225]

Lifelong sox fan here. I was at the playoff game when bucky dent killed our spirit. My brother got me out of school, we stood in line for bleacher seats. I never thought i would get choked up over a Yankee ball player retiring but damnit...Jeter is just that admirable Thank you Derek Jeter.

[@JerryT21]

Respect to the Boston Redsox and the Boston fans . You guys are Class Act 🙏

[@JoshDone]

As a Boston hater, I gotta say - Red Sox, you are a class act. Kudos to you.

[@salt27dogg]

JoshDone as A die hard Yankee fan, I will never look at Boston the same again. WHAT CLASS, I’m speechless. I personally thought we should’ve given Pedro a standing ovation in 2009 when he left the game in the World Series. As much as we hated him, the nostalgia of the rivalry was so breathtaking that we should’ve shown a fraction of the class u guys showed not just Jett’s and baseball but my city of NEW YORK

[@willisapril]

The Yankees returned the favor in honoring David Ortiz

[@MsBelle1111]

@@willisapril But Big Sloppy was ALWAYS a steroid cheater and everyone knows it. I respect Jim Rice, Pedro Martinez and several other Boston Red Sox Gods. But Ortiz or Manny Ramirez will never be one of them. He was and still is a total scumbag just like A-Rod was for us. Full respect to the Red Sox for this but let's keep it to true class acts and guys who did it the right way and that is NOT David Ortiz or Manny Ramirez.

[@STMARTIN009]

@@MsBelle1111 maybe Manny but not Ortiz. Ortiz was not found guilty of taking steroids. I do respect Jeter. An awesome player and human being.

[@fransiscoscaramanga674]

Big Yankee fan here, thanks to the Boston Red Sox organization for this wonderful tribute to Derek Jeter... very classy...

[@ericanderson9686]

Im a die hard red sox fan it was a sad day to see derek jeter retire but he was a great player hands down

[@conan250]

two words CLASS ACT!!! both jeter and the red sox!!!!!!!

[@cfrench61995]

As I die hard Sox fan with generations behind it, I can say he deserved this just for how he played the game

[@mattdon2164]

Awesome ceremony and beautiful, classy sendoff to Derek Jeter in his last game. Very poignant seeing Tim Wakefield joining in, as Tim passed on recently. Much respect to Tim as well as he always demonstrated great sportsmanship regardless of if the Sox won or lost. May God Bless Tim and his family.

[@WOLFENCT]

Not sure how I've never seen this, but as a Yankee fan I must acknowledge and give credit where credit is due. Nice job Boston, this was done with tremendous class. Much respect to you Beantown.

[@Elisa-nc5et]

Thanks Redsoxs for Respecting Our Captain Derek Jeter 2 RESPECT ❤️❤️

[@dljtwo]

Damn, Boston REALLY stood up for Derek.. much respect. My first visit to Fenway was May 1st, 2016 for the ESPN Sunday night game with my wife. I bled Yankee blue that night in the grandstands behind home plate but the Sox fans couldn't have been more gracious. They gave us a hard time but it was all in good fun. Can't wait to visit Boston again.

[@pmointernet]

Lifelong Sox fan here...like since the 70's when they almost but never won. I hated the Yankees. All of them. Had a tiny bit of okayness for Thurman Munson but until Jeter, that's it. Never hated him, he was as good and classy as you'd ever want anyone to be. Class act.

[@markdaniels7174]

Longtime Yankee fan here, but I love the city of Boston, Fenway Park, Sox history, and the great past players who were there: Yaz, Jim Rice, Fred Lynn, Tiant, etc. Boston, you’re a class act to honor a competing player this way, and a YANKEE no less! Thank you to the Sox organization and Sox fans for putting the rivalry aside and truly showing RE2PECT.

[@Tylerseguinbaby19]

Never thought I'd hear this much love to a Yankee at Fenway! Gotta love it!

[@jimmydee935]

This was, without question, an absolute class act on the part of the Sox. Good for them. I'm a die hard Yankees fan but when they did this, I remember how much respect I had for them. Beautiful moment in sports

[@stevenfanale4553]

There are moments that cannot express with words. This was one of them.

[@WhoreTorture]

This is beautiful man. Respect to the Red Sox. I'm 3rd generation Yankee fan and I never felt such respect for my rival team. It's all on the field! In reality we are comrades.

[@mikes3827]

As a diehard Red Sox fan, I haaaaaaaate the Yankees with every fiber of my being. That said, there are 2 Yankee players who I could never hate (and both of whom I GREATLY respect): Derek Jeter and Mariano Rivera. When Jeter and Rivera began their careers, I automatically wanted to have disdain towards both, but while I cursed them for their great play, that disdain slowly transformed into begrudging respect, not only for how they played, but even more how they handled themselves off the field. Remember, I haaaaaaate the Yankees as a team, so if either Jeter or Rivera were jerks off the field, it would be VERY easy for me to hate either of them lol. But, Mariano was/is a devoted family man and devout Christian, while Jeter always seemed to just handle himself with class off the field. Never any reports of drugs, hanging around with shady figures, etc., so that combination of excellent ballplayers and being good dudes off the field warranted my utmost respect for both. Hell, I even LIKE both guys (has to be sacrilege for a Sox fan to say that about ANY Yankee player, I'm sure).

[@annarosa5051]

I'm crying even now. 🥲❤️

[@Grandtrunk]

As a Detroit fan, I always had deep admiration for Derek Jeter along with Mariano Rivera, Don MattinglyBernie Williams etc. I always knew that Bosox fans are knowledgeable and passionate. Jealous of both teams’ fans. This was sooo uplifting a sports moment. A teachable moment for young people. Do it the right way and be based on respect. That Jeter did. The one thing I am proud of the history of the Tigers through their history is that they always played tough against NY and BOS

[@Tylerseguinbaby19]

Coming from a Rangers fan, I've never liked Boston,but this was quite impressive. Bravo Boston! Great way to show respect to a YANKEE!

[@carlcen1]

For some reason I just watched this tonight for the first time. Only almost 7 years later! What a classy tribute by the Red Sox organization!

[@aljen370]

Same!

[@STMARTIN009]

I remember seeing it when it happened. It has been a while.lol

[@mitchcruz3206]

I am just happy that I have lived to witness Jeter win all those championships(5). There will never be another sportsman like Derek Jeter#2for life.

[@Dueville7777]

Lifelong Sox fan- never thought I would miss this man so much.

[@dgcmusi]

Bobby Orr…,changed the game of Hockey…Jeter is another legend …we love him here in New York…

[@JuliusC1973]

Bobby Orr was my favorite Hockey Player growing up, I'm blown away by him taking time to Honor Derek Jeter. Number 4 of the Boston Bruins honors Number 2 of The New York Yankees.

[@michaelgoodman2672]

Derek Jeter is one of my favorite NY Yankees!! He is a classact! Had a great career & in Baseball's Hall of Fame.Love Ya!

[@akapellah21]

Arguably the greatest villain of my childhood. Thank you for the memories, Jeter.

[@89grandizer]

Claude Lemieux: Am I a joke to you?

[@STMARTIN009]

@@89grandizer that will never happen.lol

[@keithferrilla9899]

This was the best! Biggest rivalry in sports. The Sox let us all know that it's way more than us vs them. Great job Boston.

[@willisapril]

The Yankees returned the favor in honoring David Ortiz

[@soundcloudhq7863]

Real Madrid vs Barcelona in soccer and India vs Pakistan in cricket are both better than Red Sox vs the Yankees

[@wetpotato2222]

I love the respect that Derek Jeter got from all fans, especially, of course, from the red sox. Much respect to them, even though I'm a die hard Yankees fan. Bravo boston.

[@accavanos]

Best rivalry ever in any sport. Best fans. Hate for the enemy but respect to each other.

[@SlapMyBass3825]

I always loved rooting against him growing up as a kid, but when he finally retired and I matured, I couldnt help but smile at all the kids he influenced, all the fans he inspired, and the fact he had done so much more for the game of baseball than any other player in YEARS. Derek is the epitome of a legend.

[@chosenwon5618]

You can see how humble Jeter is in the presence of some of the all time greats, even though he is part of that group!

[@jonstefanik9400]

As a Red Sox fan I can say this needed to happen and everything that the PA announcer said is 100% facts. Derek Jeter played the game the right way and damn was he a competitor in this rivalry.

[@TheBatugan77]

Probably said this way down below. Yankees fan since a little boy in the 60's. And a Yaz fan just as long. The fact that Yaz was out there so quickly...man, says a whole lot about both of them! Terrific!

[@dgcmusi]

Boston did an incredible farewell….full of class ,

[@LuisCalderon-jg7lv]

As a Yankees fan I could never look at the Red Sox again like I used to! My respect Boston my respect 1

[@zachford2616]

The thing about baseball is that its always on. Long games. All summer. From Colorado, I used to go to Long Island to see my relatives in the summers for a month to a month and a half and got to see the 90s dynasty form. A million cousins my age. Grannie had a a pool so wed play whiffle ball and swim, and go to the movies, and on a special occasion...hit a yankee game...when the grainy 90s tv and the sounds of John sterling and Michael kay on the radio became reality. Jeter was a rookie my last year of elementary school. During his career, I would go through middle school, high school, screw up in college, become an apprentice, and later a journeyman electrician and go onto do pretty well for myself. And like the frog in boiling water, you dont realize the clock is ticking. Through every up and down in my life...there was Jeter playing shortstop. A dependable solid who was always there....until he wasn't.

[@markortiz1506]

VERY classy send off. As a long time Yankees fan, deep respect for the BOSOX for this great tribute. I lived in Boston for 4 years of college and saw the true Boston heart. Caught a game in Fenway. Great sports town!!! Great heart. Well displayed here. Thank you all for this memory!!!

[@cedriclee7631]

I'm an Oakland A's fan; gotta give this man (Derek Jeter) respect because he has earned it. I have his batting practice jersey. #2 #captain #HallOfFame

[@Stevedrums741]

I was lucky enough growing up in Northern, NJ to see some of the best and kindest athletes make a difference. People like Tom Seaver, Adam Graves, Gary Carter, John Starks, Clark Gillies, Joe Klecko etc....Derek Jeter is right up there with all of those heroes.

[@tscande]

Watching BIG PAPI walk out to Jeeter reminded me of how close we came to losing him, when you look at the young men of baseball that we've lost it's sad being a Floridian I felt the loss of our #16 Jose F RIP CHAMP

[@mmoglia4]

As a long time Yankees fan, WELL DONE BOSTON! RE2PECT!

[@TheRealStevieB]

13:25 loved it when Pete Frates made his appearance and when Jeter went up to greet him that was so touching. RIP Frate train 🚂❤️❤️

[@34MUSKETEERS43]

I am a Yankee fan, and a HUGE Jeter fan, but watching the 'rivalry' against these two awesome teams was always my favorite games !!

[@deborahowens2390]

I am now just seeing this. Way to go Red Sox! Derek was and is a icon!

[@dcfanchris]

Red Sox fan but I LOVED DJ.Class all the way through,always hustled,was a team player and always exemplified good sportsmanship.I would proudly wear his jersey.

[@TheBatugan77]

Yankees fan here... and I would proudly wear Yaz's. Love that guy!

[@MrJking065]

When you are so good..even your haters respect you.

[@childeharold3550]

I’m from New York, but this was beautiful. Can’t have more respect for the Red Sox for this.

[@eadams1057]

Sox fan for life. Hate the Yankees but Jeter is pure class.

[@KJ3113]

Im a lifelong NYM fan, and i wish Jeter could play forever!!

[@robertvangorden910]

Hat's off to the Red Sox,i never thought i would see this Thank you Boston ✌️💯

[@fernandodelavega808]

Por eso Boston es maravillosa y tiene grandes equipos deportivos, cuanto respeto

[@juliekostas7322]

Such an outstanding show of amazing, first class hospitality by Boston. Beautiful job by the Red Sox!

[@bnvcharger07]

True gentleman, and one of the best ball players in the history of the game. Boston showing there true colors as a great great sports city.

[@jeffy4368]

Die Hard Cubs and Red Sox fan here, but Jeter always had my 100% respect

[@dropndeuces82]

Jeter was always a fear in my heart. Glad he doesn't bat against us anymore. God Bless Jeter

[@stupaul3233]

As a NYC sports fan, I always wanted the Big Apple teams to take care of business against the New England teams but after seeing this, the Red Sox and the City of Boston (I could never knock what a great city it really is), showed class, professionalism and great sportsmanship during that day!

[@austinteutsch]

Few in baseball will have the class and the playing ability as Derek Jeter. When the other ballpark gives you a standing ovation, you have made the game better for all. God bless you, Mr. Yankee. Tells you alot about the Red Sox organization, too.

[@samholder196]

Astounding, really. Just shows what an ambassador he really is for baseball.

[@mpmmclaughlin]

what class the Red Sox showed by doing this for the Captain of their most hated rivals. This is how it should be done, have so much respect for the Red Sox because of this. Awesome and way to go Boston. (lifelong Reds fan, sorry for the '75 Series but the Big Red Machine was due after 1970 and 72)

[@limitlessfilms6782]

Derek Jeter will be missed so much, but I can't believe Paul Pierce was wearing his Celtics jacket we Celtics fans miss you pierce your the truth just like the Derek Jeter of basketball

[@ianbrennan1728]

This has class written all over it respect to Red Sox and Fenway

[@thomasryan5736]

What a send off. Yaz and Bobby Orr. Great.

[@bradlott9876]

This has to be the classiest tribute ive ever seen an opposing player recieve

[@djames1710]

This is called madddd respect i thin this tribute is better than he got in new york

[@mochs62512]

Ive heard that too

[@Draper1217]

He played the game right. This Sox fan loves him. I routed against him and never hated him.

[@adamr6794]

Boston fans are always willing to recognize greatness... in the end, but usually not while the guy is beating us. I was at Reggie Jackson's last game and for about 2 hours different individuals jumped the wall, ran out to shake Reggie's hand and the were hauled off by security. Watching all those before them getting arrested did not deter those who came after. Boston loves legends. Jeter is one of the finest MLB players I have ever seen and was a class act his entire career

[@STMARTIN009]

And so was Mariano Rivera.

[@STMARTIN009]

In the sport of football Peyton Manning. Basketball Magic Johnson. Boston honored Magic Johnson during Larry Bird's retirement in a way.I don't remember seeing anything about Peyton Manning at Gillette.lol

[@mike840621]

When Bobby Orr shows up to honor you, you know you are special.

[@timothy4664]

Yaz will always be my favorite Red Sox of all time. It was nice seeing Rico out there that day to honor his fellow short stop. I love these moments when Boston goes out of its way to honor greats from opposing teams. I was there when Ripken was celebrated. Fenway is such a special stadium. It's been stated more than a few times, particularly by teammates of the honorees, they sit through these ceremonies in every city but Fenway is different.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

Yaz and Jeter, two ultra-high integrity people that were ever in MLB.

[@BrandonHardaker]

Jeter was one of the most talented ballplayers ever. It's great thet the Bosox honored him. Jeter and the Yankees have such class. This event proved that the Red Six do too. God bless you, Boston. Go Yankees!

[@gman08831]

Baseball like other sports, needs rivalries like this to remain popular.

[@suciobeats]

I didn’t want to comment since there were 420 comments. But this was a great send off by the Red Sox.

[@zg1000dru1]

Jeter was a hell of a player. Could have played the game and excelled in ANY era.

[@theKiddAlways]

CC couldn't clap? i mean you got everyone clapping. i mean he has a ring now what else does he want. the Red Sox are a class act organization for doing this and the fans of Boston are amazing themselves.

[@pakaornellas3361]

Great player thank you for the game coming from Hawaii 👍🤙🤙

[@faithfamilyandcountry7452]

A true rivalry built around competition and respect

[@jayrald858]

From Jeter final game in boston. and final game of kobe bryant in celtics. this is true rivalry team Celtics vs Lakers Red Sox vs Yankee

[@willisapril]

This was Jeter's final game

[@A.B.-zs8ir]

A city w/Class, BOSTON! TY for the great send off.

[@sgtjohnson]

I love the sox,,but I have great admiration and respect for jeter