This lot is closed. Bidding ended on 9/10/2006.
Derek Jeter was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round of the 1992 amateur draft. He spent four years in the minor leagues. He started in the Rookie League before advancing to Class A, where he spent two years. In just two years in the minors, Jeter collected various awards, including Most Outstanding Major League Prospect and Best Defensive Shortstop. In 1995 he advanced from Class A to Class AAA within the season. On May 29, 1995, Jeter debuted in the Major Leagues against the Seattle Mariners. Since then, Jeter has remained a key to the Yankees' success. Jeter is one of four current veterans (the others include Jorge Posada, Bernie Williams, and Mariano Rivera) who have come up through the Yankees organization and played their entire professional careers with the Yankees. On the left front tail is the "Russell Athletic Diamond Collection" manufacturer's label with size "46." Attached is a white flag tag with material "100% Polyester," beneath which is a white flag tag with "2" extra body length." Adjacent is a white faded patch with "JETER-97." On the left breast is the "NY" interlocking logo done in blue tackle twill. On the back is the player number "2" done in blue tackle twill. On the right sleeve is the "Jackie Robinson 50th Anniversary" patch. The jersey is autographed on front in blue marker and rates an 8. Affixed is a Yankees-Steiner hologram. The jersey shows game-use and appears to have no alterations of any kind. The autograph is accompanied by a LOA from James Spence Authentication. An additional LOA will be provided.