Going through the years with the Yankee Captain
JUNE 26, 1974:
Born in Pequannock, N.J.
JUNE 1, 1992:
Taken by Yankees in first round of amateur draft (No. 6 overall).
MAY 29, 1995:
Makes major-league debut with Bombers in Seattle and goes 0-for-5.
MAY 30, 1995:
Collects first hit, a single off Seattle’s Tim Belcher.
APRIL 2, 1996:
Starts at shortstop for Yankees in season opener in Cleveland and goes 1-for-4, and becomes everyday shortstop for next 17 seasons (until broken ankle KOs him for start of 2013 season).
OCTOBER 9, 1996:
Jeter lofts ball to right field in Game 1 of ALCS where fan Jeffrey Maier reaches over wall to catch ball above Baltimore’s Tony Tarasco. Hit is ruled a homer by ump Rich Garcia as Yankees tie game and go on to win, 5-4.
OCTOBER 26, 1996:
Wins first World Series ring at Yankee Stadium when Bombers beat Braves, 3-2, in Game 6 of World Series.
NOVEMBER 4, 1996:
Wins AL Rookie of the Year award after batting .314 with 10 HRs and 78 RBI.
OCTOBER 21, 1998:
Wins second World Series ring as Yankees sweep Padres.
OCTOBER 27, 1999:
Wins third World Series ring after Bombers sweep Braves.
JULY 11, 2000:
Earns MVP honors in All-Star Game at Turner Field, going 3-for-3.
OCTOBER 25, 2000:
Jeter hits first pitch of Game 4 of World Series — off Mets’ Bobby Jones — into Shea Stadium seats, as Yankees take 1-0 lead in game and go on to win, 3-2.
OCTOBER 26, 2000:
In Subway Series vs. cross-town Mets, Yankees win Fall Classic — their fourth title under Joe Torre — and Jeter is named Series MVP, after batting .409 in five games.
FEBRUARY 9, 2001:
Signs 10-year, $189 million deal with Yankees.
OCTOBER 13, 2001:
In Game 3 of ALDS vs. A’s and Yanks facing elimination, Jeter orchestrates famous Flip Play in 7th inning, retrieving errant Shane Spencer throw from right field, tossing to catcher Jorge Posada, resulting in tag of Jeremy Giambi at home for third out, preserving 1-0 lead.
NOVEMBER 1, 2001:
Jeter earns nickname “Mr. November” by smoking solo home run off Arizona’s Byung-Hyun Kim in bottom 10th of Game 4 of World Series — four minutes past midnight — at Stadium, as Yankees win.
DECEMBER 29, 2002:
In interview with Daily News, George Steinbrenner says of Jeter: “When I read in the paper that he’s out until 3 a.m. in New York City going to a birthday party, I won’t lie. That doesn’t sit well with me.” The two later dance in a conga line for a Visa commercial.
FEBRUARY 4, 2003:
Daily News back page screams, “Party On,” as Jeter says in Tampa that he will not change his lifestyle.
MARCH 31, 2003:
Jeter dislocates left shoulder in Toronto in collision with Blue Jays’ catcher Ken Huckaby in top of third inning on double play in Yanks’ season opener. Jeter leaves game and goes on 15-day DL.
JUNE 3, 2003:
Named 11th captain of Yankees by George Steinbrenner while Yankees are in Cincinnati.
FEBRUARY 17, 2004:
Jeter attends Yankee Stadium press conference to introduce Alex Rodriguez and, sans smile, helps A-Rod slip on No. 13 jersey.
JULY 1, 2004:
Jeter dives into Stadium stands in top 12th inning after catching a Trot Nixon pop fly, bloodies face and leaves game as Yanks go on to beat Red Sox 5-4 in 13 innings.