Published 01/31/2023, 11:45 AM EST
Derek Jeter has already shown us he’s got style. When one thinks of sports or sports-persons, fashion isn’t always what comes to mind. But Jeter is highly regarded for his unique sense of style, so much so that he’s going to be inducted into the GQ Sports Style Hall of Fame in February. And a recently unearthed picture of the former Yankee in a disco costume is raising brows but in the best way possible.
Fashion and sports aren’t exactly synonymous but some athletes manage it. If someone were to pick a sports personality with great style, it would be NBA star Michael Jordan. And coincidentally, Jordan and Jeter are great friends. As Jeter revealed in an interview, they even go to the same tailor!
A rare photo of Derek Jeter and Michael Jordan in a disco outfit delights fans
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Rare Sports on Instagram shared a picture of Jeter and Jordan posing with NFL icon Ahmad Rashad for his birthday. And of all the things, all three were wearing 70s-themed outfits! Jeter was rocking the classic flared pants of the decade in a cream shade. Not only that, he had on a very curly-haired wig and a bright golden shirt that was open at the throat.
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People flooded the comment section with praise for their looks and wondered if it really was a themed party. Most people had some good-natured fun with Michael Jordan, saying this was his regular look actually!
The photo is originally from 2019 from Rashad’s disco-themed birthday party, and the former baseball and basketball legends weren’t the only celebrities in attendance.
Jorge Posada also joined his pal Jeter with another wild outfit
Former Yankees catcher Jorge Posada also joined Captain Clutch at the party. Both men were photographed with their wives, Laura and Hannah, respectively. The two haven’t played together since 2011 when Posada retired after a 17-season-long career. Jeter, of course, retired three years later in 2014. However, from the looks of it, the two still remain friends. Jeter even stood as best man at Posada’s wedding in 2000, and decades later their friendship is going strong!
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While the Puerto Rican player has served as a guest instructor and special advisor for various teams, Jeter took to the business side of baseball. The former shortstop briefly served as part owner of the Miami Marlins, though he stepped down from the position in 2020.
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As for what’s next for him, Jeter is in the inaugural class of the GQ Sports Style Hall of Fame and will be honored on 11th February in Arizona.