This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 5/21/2006.
Since his first season with the team in 1996, Derek Jeter has been the heart and soul of the modern New York Yankees. The shortstop helped New York to five World Series appearances in his first six seasons, coming away with four World Championships. Thus far in his ten-year career, Jeter has hit .315, has 150 home runs, and 693 RBIs in the regular season. He has had eight 100 run seasons, the most since Mantle compiled nine of them. Jeter was the 1996 AL Rookie of the Year and 2000 World Series MVP, has been named an All-Star six times, and has won four Gold Gloves. His MVP award in the 2001 All-Star Game was the first given to a Yankee. In 2003, Jeter rebounded from an early season injury to hit .324 in the regular season and help the Yankees into the postseason. After contributing to the AL Pennant series win against the Twins, Jeter set his sights on leading New York to another World Championship. Despite his .346 World Series batting average, Jeter could not help the Yanks accomplish that feat, as the Marlins upset New York in six games. Jeter did however, set the MLB record with 123 postseason hits. 2003 also saw another milestone in Jeter’s career: on June 3, he was named as only the 11th Yankee team captain. On the left front tail of the jersey is the "Russell" manufacturer's tag with wash instructions on it. Below that is an additional manufacturer's tag with "2003" on it. Attached to the "Russell" tag are two additional manufacturer's tags with the jersey size and content "48 100% POLYESTER" on one, and "2" EXTRA LENGTH" on the other. On the left breast of the jersey is the official "NY" logo in navy blue tackle twill. On the back of the jersey is the player number "2" in navy blue tackle twill. On the left sleeve is the official "Yankees 100th Anniversary" embroidered logo patch. On the right sleeve is the official "World Series 100th Anniversary" embroidered logo patch. On the back outside collar is the official "MLB" embroidered logo. The jersey is autographed in blue marker below the "NY" logo with an added "Game-Used 2003 World Series" and rates a 9. The jersey shows game-use with light stains on the back and the left front. The jersey appears to have no alterations of any kind. Accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication and a Steiner Sports COA.