Derek Jeter cool and collected as Yankees honor him

Derek Jeter remained as cool and collected as his play at shortstop when the New York Yankees honored their retiring captain with a 45-minute ceremony that included appearances by NBA great Michael Jordan and baseball ironman Cal Ripken Jr. Jeter spoke to fans for about 3 minutes before Sunday’s game against Kansas City in New York. The Yankees didn’t retire his No. 2 or unveil a plaque in Monument Park, no doubt setting up a Derek Jeter Day 2 at some future time. New York took a similar approach a half-century ago, holding a Mickey Mantle Day in September 1965, then retiring his No. 7 in 1969 after his playing days. Jeter announced in February his 20th major league season would be his last. He told fans “I want to thank you for helping me feel like a kid the last 20 years.” – AP