Derek Jeter Talks Retiring His Jersey

Jimmy chats with Derek Jeter about his retirement from the New York Yankees, retiring #2 and his website, The Players' Tribune.
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Derek Jeter Talks Retiring His Jersey
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[@sommelierofstench]

weird to see his head un-hatted

[@ambroom]

Die hard Red Sox fan here, this man might be one of the most humbling people I have ever seen interviewed and there is no overlooking his sports record. #RE2PECT

[@rochat]

DERRREK JEEETAH *clap clap clapclapclap*

[@dbsaurus]

I'm glad you acknowledge great talent... Im forever a Yankee fan and it makes me happy that people like you respect Jeter. :)

[@cinderella9202003]

Jimmy is good friends with him and he is still star struck. So cool

[@MacMacWA]

Man I hate the Yankees...but I have a ton of respect for Jeter, such a cool guy and one of the best players ever, class act. -Dodger fan

[@katiepowers8931]

same im an O's fan and I hate the yanks but I have full respect for Jeter hes a cool awesome nice guy

[@lukesmith5902]

agreed- red sox fan

[@RolliePollie406]

Exactly the same. Even dodgers fan.

[@Airplane299]

Jays fan: agreed

[@jimando23]

Macade White Red sox fan agree 100%, so cool

[@DigitalTechReviewsTips]

I'm a Red Sox fan but Derek Jeter has earned my respect above and beyond.

[@matthewsagami3520]

Digital Tech Reviews & Tips same love the Red Sox

[@samlee6152]

What a class act. Both on and off the field. I never was a Yankees fan but I tip my hat to how exceedingly respectable this man is. I wish him the best of luck in the future.

[@paulboody9144]

Damn, Jeter basically played an entire season in the playoffs with almost 162 games and 211 hits

[@blhrm5]

exactly. 20 years with the best team in baseball does that.

[@nachogonzaga603]

Houston Snelbaker you can play for the Globetrotters but if you are ass you are ass hahha sorry bud

[@ElFrankElTank]

Two awesome guys, great interview.

[@jimtroclus]

Love this dude. One of the greatest who ever played the ga,e.

[@cochise1163]

Definitely a class act & Living Legend. Thanks Derek & Good Luck. RE2PECT

[@ItsScottCain]

If every player were like him sports would be interesting again.

[@DomGarrett]

What a class act.

[@zeroeffects88]

Nothing against Jeter, but does Jimmy Fallon know how to interview people? Everytime I see him, he's basically just telling his guest all the amazing things he/she has done. Ask a fucking question.

[@TheLastCol]

If you watched his show at all you would know that his strengths are in his monologue & skits and not his interviews. He's not a good interviewer, surprise!!!

[@violeta585]

They don't have on YT the entire interview, there is a third part where they talk about his future plans: www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/segments/12986 Put all 3 parts together (better watched as a hole, during the ep.) and you'll find this interview was both fun & informative. Usually they upload on YT less than half or half the show, mainly stuff that can go viral or smth. w/ a great energy, Jimmy or guest very excited. So YT is not a fair representation of Jimmy's interview skills... Also, one must keep in mind that these type of shows are not the kind that go for the in-depth interviews and the audience doesn't expect it either.

[@orangenblue420]

DEREK!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love you Captain!!!!!

[@SJHamler]

I don't really care for baseball, so I don't know much about Jeter, but just from his interviews he seems like a pretty cool guy.

[@Tee-OhBee]

He put up a seasons worth of stats in his playoff career which is beyond ridiculous. Those records are gonna stand for a long time.

[@johnoneill1624]

Wiki has an article on retired numbers. Here are some excerpts: Such an honor may be bestowed on players who had highly memorable careers, died prematurely under tragic circumstances, or have had their promising careers ended by serious injury. The first number officially retired by a team in a professional sport was that of hockey player Ace Bailey, whose number 6 was retired by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1934. In rare cases, a number may be retired because of the player's endeavors in other fields. For example, former college football star Gerald Ford's number 48 was retired by the University of Michigan football squad by virtue of his future career as the 38th President of the United States. Teams also take numbers out of circulation without formally retiring them. Milan's Paolo Maldini's #3 shirt is retired, with the caveat that one of Maldini's sons can wear the shirt if they play professionally for the club. Some teams have also retired number 12 in honor of their fans, or the "Twelfth Man".Similarly, the Sacramento Kings and Orlando Magic retired number 6 in honor of their fans, the "Sixth Man''. Michigan Wolverines football unretired all of the numbers that it had retired to create legends jerseys worn by it best players. League-wide retirements: Jackie Robinson, the first African American player in the modern era of Major League Baseball, had his number 42 retired league-wide in 1997. Every year in MLB,on April 15, the anniversary of Robinson's MLB debut, all players wear 42. Wayne Gretzky's number 99 was likewise retired league-wide by the National Hockey League upon his retirement from the game. It seems baseball has some of the most interesting facts regarding retired numbers, here are a few: The use of numbers on uniforms to better identify one player from another, and hence to boost sales of scorecards was tried briefly by the Cleveland Indians of 1916. The first team to permanently adopt the practice was the New York Yankees of 1929. By 1932, all sixteen major league clubs were issuing numbers, and by 1937, the leagues passed rules requiring it. The first major leaguer whose number was retired was Lou Gehrig's 4, in July 1939. In cases of franchise relocation, the handling of existing retired numbers is at the discretion of team management. They may decide to continue honoring the retired numbers, including the San Francisco Giants, or they may choose to make a "fresh start" and reissue the numbers, as the Washington Nationals have done. The Los Angeles Dodgers' current policy is only to retire the numbers of longtime club members if they are inducted into the Hall of Fame. There is a lobby to have uniform #21 retired in all of baseball to honor Roberto Clemente. The Yankees have retired 16 of their own numbers for 17 players/managers (Berra and Dickey wore the same number, 8). Joe Torre's 6 being the most recent. Derek Jeter's number 2 will be the 17th Yankee number to be honored.

[@flaminga9857]

Jeter wasn't the best at anything but he was damn good at everything. A true legend.

[@hectorfeliciano1655]

i think he was the best defensive shortstop

[@UltimateGameFan]

+Hector Feliciano Sadly I love Jeter huge NYY Fan but if you look at his numbers he's one of the worst defensive players.

[@wowthatsawesome2762]

You're an idiot if you think he was one of the WORST defensive players. If you look at his stats he's a multiple gold glove shortstop.

[@UltimateGameFan]

LOL you've got a lot to learn

[@Pittforever24]

He's got 5 gold gloves and a career .9762 fielding percentage...can't say that's very bad...

[@violeta585]

*This entire interview was great!!!*

[@RedSandPalm]

Great guy, we'll miss him

[@RustyBosshhkkhh]

Derek even said its hard to keep a secret 2:30 in New york. Cause everybody in New york snitchn' hahaha

[@tootz1950]

Players Tribune.....what a great thing that's going to be. Looking forward to it. Is it all players from all sports or just Yankee players?

[@LochteandPhelpsLover]

always my first pick in backyard baseball 2001

[@fakepin3339]

I'm going to this game!

[@Thebussyboys]

Coming from a lifetime Tigers fan, I have nothing but respect for Jeter

[@OM-md6ki]

You have great parents. Funny as fuck

[@JohnDoe-lb1kc]

derek jeter looks like kobe bryant

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

I'm not from US, if that matters, and don't know anything about baseball, but he reminds me of Tim Duncan.

[@TheLastCol]

Very similar types of guys. They play each of their respective sports with class & dignity. They're the epitome of the "guy that always says the right thing."

[@dantevega5697]

+PJ Except Jeter played for a bitch ass ownership, unlike the Spurs with their bitch ass coach.

[@TheLastCol]

Jeffrey Ridgway How insightful.

[@RayasNegroOvejas]

Jeffrey Ridgway ...Is that a good or a bad thing?

[@Tee-OhBee]

+Jeffrey Ridgway you're incredibly ignorant

[@HHS1500]

were gonna surprise you tonight hahaha

[@colestockton1320]

he was not the yankee player with the most hits, ichiro has over 4,000

[@willjohnson5471]

Ichiro has 2844 hits. They don't count his career in Japan. But I agree, if he would have started in the MLB he would have shattered it.

[@colestockton1320]

absolutely

[@cesarmendez5161]

Thats why Jimmy said 6th 🙃

[@saigedefreitas04]

#RE2PECT

[@derfinsniter5185]

I dont understand how baseball is entertaining :( im an American

[@iGothehardestuhh]

if you didn't grow up on it, you probably never will find it entertaining.

[@derfinsniter5185]

True

[@josephdegiacomo315]

Go soxs

[@praveenbhati2106]

he can do HOLLYWOOD MOVIES......................

[@gnphoto21]

Maybe someone will wear the number "0".

[@emiliovargas1668]

Brian Wilson wore "00" on the Dodgers.

[@Tojoj22]

So It's true the world is ending :(

[@amethyst0285]

What's wrong with his face?

[@richardkelch2469]

talent is with everyone by nature. money takes a person to hit balls in a packed paying stadium or in front of tv's. suckers

[@steliosfytros9381]

Let's honor this guy who is average in everything and his whole success comes from being in the greatest team in baseball Let's make him the bunt king too and give him a second parade.If only Arod wanted to continue playing shortstop instead of 3rd base what would happen to this guy Bad character good character, steroids or not ARod is the best player and the most amazing and exciting to watch Jeter is boring and mediocre in everything But i guess in such a big country as America there are also many people who are average guys that try their best but never achieve greatness(Jeter fans) that's why this guy is popular ARod only (the best ever)

[@camrengandee7942]

Stelios Fytros "average guys" don't have 3,465 hits, 14 All-Star games, 5 gold gloves, 5 silver sluggers, and multiple post season records. He's a legend

[@khabe100]

DJ is boring.

[@DickVanDyke8D]

Jeter is a demigod of baseball

[@ChellyM81]

Jimmy = Ultimate Fan Girl Love it

[@YouTwitterOnMyFace]

Jimmy is coked out of his mind in this.

[@darkinstinctful123]

A Legend!!

[@scarlettbest3551]

Definitely

[@cochise1163]

Scarlett 4324 RE2PECT

[@Yunggillyx]

it was always impossible even as a red sox fan to not like derek jeter he's the most respected man in the sport and one of the best shortstops in my opinion of all time and he never had bad publicity so there was nothing to hate on about the guy

[@sjfrank88]

Guys great talent, greatest shortstop in last 100 years. When he says he is blessed he's not joking. His luck is beyond weird. I'm pretty sure he sold his soul at a young age.

[@nynyrocks]

Yeah he worked hard and didn't waste his youth expecting something to be given to him and stayed away from drugs, alcohol and bad influences.

[@MrLotsofGiggling]

Greatest in the the last 100 years? I'm curious to know how you determined that. Because, in my opinion, Ozzie Smith, Barry Larkin and Cal Ripken, Jr. are all better shortstop's than Derek Jeter was. I'd even say that Phil Rizzuto was a better shortstop for the Yankees than Jeter was.

[@Robotzh8teme]

Greatest shortstop ever might be stretching it... he certainly was one of the greatest team players of all time, greatest clutch performer of all time,one of the best hitters of all time (5th or 6th yes?) and yes - an above average shortstop - but not the greatest. Now if you'd said great YANKEE shortstop of all time you'd have something.

[@Robotzh8teme]

MrLotsofGiggling on the field, Rizzuto (whom i;ve never seen on field but can only go by stats and legend) might have been better, but Jeter hands down was a better hitter. Overall I personally would give it to Jeter.

[@lefred5151]

He sold his soul to teh devul !

[@EvelynRobinson22]

Jimmy's so excited, it's endearing

[@frankwhite5405]

I'm gonna miss hearing "Now batting for the Yankees...number 2...Derek Jeter.....number 2.."

[@PiazzaGurl]

That's it!! The last of the the 90's players to retire lol. OMG we're Old. Lol.

[@NH-tb2sm]

And baseball has not been the same since.

[@MrNuggetface]

Re2pect.

[@morganalexandra6914]

I'm a die hard Red Sox fan but dammit Derek Jeter is an amazing baseball player and a very humble man. #RE2PECT

[@Dbulkss]

He defines the class that new york city people have.

[@niks7643]

Fallon is the worst interviewer EVER. His act is growing old and tiresome. Stop constantly giggling and clapping your hands like a little girl and act like a professional. To not know how many games are in a season (even though he claims to be a huge fan) is inexcusable. And to tell DJ that he might not remember what happened during the night (going out and saying a final goodbye to fans from the shortstop position), even though it was a conscious decision and his final signature move of the evening is just stupidity. That being said, much love and respect to Jeets. You're the best.

[@Holysnowva]

I love Fallon's interviews. Sorry you don't though - maybe go watch Kimmel?

[@EvelynRobinson22]

I do too! They're real...his enthusiasm is real because Jeter is one of his favourite Yankees players and you can see that! I'd rather watch an (as you say) 'unprofessional' interview than one where the host seems uninterested and just asks the standard questions. It is a TALK show, not a news program where the interviews are meant to be formal and serious all the time

[@rmirandagrajales]

You post the same thing in another video

[@niks7643]

cottoncandydiva I admire Fallon's enthusiasm and he's a likeable guy, but he's not a good interviewer. Watch Carson or Letterman, they are masters and most people agree that Fallon's skills as a talk show host are lacking. Kissing someone's butt through a 5 minute interview doesn't make for a good one. Also doesn't change the fact that if he's such a fan as you say, he's grossly misinformed and/or uneducated as to the details regarding his guests.

[@violeta585]

Rafael Miranda yeah, he's just trolling. Probably a Fallon hater upset that his favorite host didn't get the interview. This was a perfect interview, two friends sharing stories, impressions, Jimmy truly being excited for him ... it was endearing, funny, informative with overall great vibes.

[@BabblingStudios]

Jimmy needs to stop saying how "great" and "fun" everything is. I love his enthusiasm but please! When you're that amped all the time, you come off as disingenuous and brown-nosing.

[@pejamin1]

hes such a humble person

[@Th_Uslss_Indvdl]

I never knew who nice this guy was. I wish him a happy retirement.

[@LebronJames-gf4vu]

Derek jeter= Tim duncan

[@TheProIrishGamer]

Derek Jeter=Michael Jordan

[@theconnor8900]

DEREK JETER!!! DEREK JETER! DEREK JETER!

[@MC_1993]

Model human, American, and most of all, athlete.

[@scarlettbest3551]

Nearly first!!

[@keiantebenford7992]

farewell captain you will be missed

[@a23151]

Much Re2pect to this legend

[@anar.9979]

Amazing athlete he will be missed .

[@noahraymond244]

Tim Duncan better get the same rep

[@BigWilt2000]

+Noah Raymond He won't. Kobe Bryant will.

[@scottweatherby6896]

He should, but he won't. I think he's too humble to get that kind of treatment; that's why he never announced his retirement until it happened.

[@aibohphobia9521]

redsox fan here - I never been a jeter fan but i also can't deny this - the guy is a great leader for the yankees...best of all time - his professionalism is off the charts - the mans got class to the end....the rivalry won't be the same without him....best of luck to you jeter and i'm sure we will see you soon in one of the broadcasting booths.

[@azzu12]

Real Classy guy

[@DUDEMUFFIN360]

yeet

[@holdenmcgroin9774]

Derek Jeter failed as a Marlins owner. You think a High School Grad can turn around a failing team? Try taking some business classes before you start a project. Start with some Finance, Accounting, Marketing and Economics class. I can almost guarantee he is looking for that high since his playing days are over. People cheering and clapping is a tremendous high that normal human beings will never know.

[@kevin301]

#RE2PECT

[@aliciaangel23]

i almost hate seeing him being so excited about Yankees games.. when he was so AWESOME in FEVER PITCH * movie abt the sox.* ..

[@scorpionslayer041]

I wouldn't doubt if there is going to be a day where everyone will wear #2

[@Newt11100]

I don't understand when people get mad at Jimmy for not asking tough questions. It's a comedy late night show. There are time and places for hard hitting questions and this just isn't it.

[@jordanfranke7014]

Someone beats his records he walks in like can a play a couple more games and beat this guy

[@Marco_A_Marcano_Soto]

TOP 5 again

[@sommelierofstench]

CONGRATS

[@wizdomkid8833]

Check nicole carrick's channel.she is kinda like a Zoe 2.0.

[@katiewilliams5643]

Watched him since I was 14 years old great respect for Derek Jeter. Miss him but come May it will be exciting to see his Jersey in Yankee stadium

[@keeseyd]

These are two great guys

[@SuJuEXOBBShineeBTOBFan]

MY CHILDHOOD CRUSH

[@rextonker4]

I love how Jimmy totally fanboyed Derek Jeter! I'd do the same.

[@theoldbk5419]

Never seen a more confident athlete than Jeter! One of the best ever!

[@ryanstevens11]

Called his number being retired three years ahead of it happening 👌🏼

[@JDEZZEDJ]

rysteve11 wow that’s crazy u know what I’m gonna call that Cavs will retire Lebrons number