Published 09/29/2022, 9:30 AM EDT
While Derek Jeter is one of the greatest players to play the game of baseball, Wayne Gretzky stands as one of the biggest names in the world of hockey. However, between the two of them, who is greater?
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In a Barstool Podcast, “Pardon My Take,” Derek Jeter recently discussed his premium apparel brand with NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and mentioned the greatness of the legend. He continued to answer a controversial question, stimulating air of respect and camaraderie.
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Is there anyone greater than Jeter? Yes, he believes his NHL counterpart is
After discussing Greatness Wins, the host throws an interesting question toward the 14-time All-Star. They asked, “Who would you say has more greatness, you or Wayne Gretzky?”
MINNEAPOLIS, MN – JULY 15: American League All-Star Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees acknowledges the crowd after being pulled in the fourth inning during the 85th MLB All-Star Game at Target Field on July 15, 2014, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
Derek Jeter, without any hesitation, promptly responds by saying, “Wayne is the great one. I’m not even ready to go down that path. He’s the one.”
Analogous to that, Gretzky holds the record for most career regular-season goals (894), assists (1,963), points (2,857), and hat-tricks (50). After his 21-year-long career came to an end, he retired as a part of the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Derek Jeter & Wayne Gretzky launch Greatness Wins
Earlier this year, Jeter, whose net worth is $200 million, and $250 million worth Wayne Gretzky, along with Misty Copeland, launched a premium clothing apparel brand called “Greatness Wins.” The brand’s vision functioned along the lines of products made by athletes and for athletes.
In the same podcast, captain Jeter talks about his recent endeavor. He said, “When you’re an athlete, you’ve got certain tools that help you. In athletic apparel, you start thinking about what you would do differently. We wanted to just focus on performance first, that’s what’s most important. Quality fit, consistency, sustainability.”
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Jeter went on to add, “It’s something that I’m extremely proud of. I started conversations with my partner about a year and a half ago, and here we are. A year and a half later, we launched our brand.”
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What do you think about Jeter’s brand? Will you consider buying clothes from Greatness Wins?