Grading The Stars: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees Legend – There’s just something about the stars. They’re mesmerizing. Whether it’s the stars in sports, entertainment or in the sky, they captivate us with their dazzling ways and continue to shine ever so brightly for all of us to see.
In the Grading The Stars series, we’ll feature the stars of the past, present and future and grade them based on their prestige, performance and promise. Plus, we’ll highlight three cool cards of a star to collect under a certain dollar figure.
There are five grading levels of the stars: 10 = Icon (Blue Diamond), 9.5 = Legend (Platinum), 9 = Superstar (Gold), 8.5 = Star (Silver) and 8 = Rising Star (Bronze).
Today, we’ll feature a man who is a legendary figure in New York, as well as in Major League Baseball. He’s a five-time World Series Champion and was the MVP of the 2000 World Series; a 14-time All-Star, 5-time Gold Glove and Silver Slugger Award Winner and won the 1996 American League Rookie of the Year Award. His jersey No. 2 was retired by the Yankees, and he was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2020, Derek Jeter.
The Captain: Derek Jeter’s legendary career with the Yankees started when he was the 6th overall pick in the 1992 MLB Draft. A highly touted prospect, Jeter spent four years in the minors before his rapid ascension into Yankees’ allure as “The Captain.”
King of New York: When it comes to legends who wore the pinstripes, Jeter is up there with them all. From his incredible statistics to his expansive trophy case, Jeter shined the brightest on the biggest stages. To many Yankees’ fans, he’s still the King of New York.
Future Outlook: The 48-year old Jeter is still one of the hottest players in The Hobby. His cards will gain even more popularity with ESPN currently running a 7-episode documentary series entitled The Captain. Even if you’re not a Yankees’ fan, Jeter is one to collect.
Grade: 9.5 = Legend (Platinum)
Grading The Stars: Derek Jeter, New York Yankees Legend – 3 Cool Cards Under $20 To Collect
2021 Topps Chrome Platinum Black and White Mini Diamond Refractor #491 – A raw version of this card currently sells in the $15 – $20 range on eBay.
2022 Topps Photo Variation World Series Trophy #23 – A raw version of this card currently sells in the $15 – $20 range on eBay.
2022 Topps 1987 35th Anniversary Bat Relic #87R-DJ – A raw version of this card currently sells in the $15 – $20 range on eBay.
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