Published 11/25/2022, 8:00 AM EST
Derek Jeter is an icon that brought excitement and intrigue to the world of baseball. Besides being a star athlete, Jeter’s loyalty and commitment to the New York Yankees were well-known. Over a 20-year career with the Yankees, Jeter won 5 World Series titles. He was also the first Yankee to be named the All-Star Game MVP. In short, Jeter made an impact on the city of New York and in the game of baseball.
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Jeter always had a positive impact both while playing the game and outside it as well. He was a controversy-free star, although he made the headlines for his relationships every now and then. Not many people might know, but long before Jeter retired from the game, he once shared an elite list with Katy Perry, Donald Trump, and the Kardashians.
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Derek Jeter once made Barbara Walters’ Fascinating People list
In 2011, Derek Jeter was one of the people who made Barbara Walters’ list of fascinating people. Jeter joined the likes of Katy Perry, The Kardashians, Simon Cowell, Donald Trump, and Herman Cain, among others. On an episode of Good Morning America, Walters shared a few of the names on the list and even talked a little about the selection process.
BOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 28: Derek Jeter #2 of the New York Yankees bats against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning during the last game of the season at Fenway Park on September 28, 2014 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
When asked about the selection process, Walters said, “Our producer and I say, okay who are the people who really made a mark, who really made a difference? And we try to have them in different categories.”
It’s safe to say that it makes sense that Jeter is on the list. Not only did he make a difference in the sport, but he has also inspired generations of people. Jeter was an icon loved by people all over the world and is possibly the most loved player in baseball history.
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Jeter gave the city of New York and Yankees fans in particular something to celebrate every time he stepped on the field. The relentless desire to improve and do whatever it takes to win made Derek Jeter so special.
Did Jeter deserve to be on the list in 2011?
Although Derek Jeter was 36 years old in 2011, he did achieve big things that year. In 2011, Jeter joined the fabled 3000 club list by recording the 3000th hit of his career. In addition to this, the former Yankee also broke the Pinstripes’ franchise record for stolen bases and the Yankees’ record for most appearances that year.
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Derek Jeter is one of the greatest baseball players ever and his appearance on Barbara Walters’ list of fascinating people is a testament to that. Do you think Derek Jeter has been the greatest baseball player of all time?