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I asked some of my celebrity friends to give me a quote or two about their feelings for Jeter. \u00a0I hope you enjoy them.<\/p>\nI am proud to say, in 1969, I attended Mickey Mantle Day. \u00a0It was incredible to say the least. \u00a0Joe DiMaggio was there with many others. \u00a0That day Mantle had his number retired and a plaque placed in centerfield. \u00a0He in turn presented DiMaggio with a plaque that Mantle said would have to hang a little higher than his.<\/p>\n
Today, Derek Jeter goes into monument park and his number is retired.<\/p>\n
In 1996, George Steinbrenner assigned me the duty of mentoring Jeter, because he was a rookie. \u00a0We were inseparable that season. He even ate spaghetti at my home with my kids who loved him. After the World Series, he gave me a baseball that said, \u201cThank you for your help this season, I couldn\u2019t have done it without you.\u201d \u00a0Even though he could have made it without me, I thought the gesture was very nice. \u00a0The following season he asked me why we hadn\u2019t hung out that much and I told him, \u201cBecause you don\u2019t need me anymore. \u00a0You are more mature than most rookies I have seen come up.\u201d \u00a0I could talk about Jeter all day but that would be called a book! \u00a0To say that I am close to Jeter would be a lie, however I am close enough to say that like Bobby Murcer and Thurman Munson, Derek Jeter did it right and I am glad that the fans appreciate him the way that they do.<\/p>\n
I asked some of my celebrity friends to give me a quote or two about their feelings for Jeter. \u00a0I hope you enjoy them.<\/p>\n
JETER\u2019S BRONX TALE<\/p>\n
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I want to wish Derek Jeter congratulations on a great career. Thank God for making you a Yankee!<\/p>\n
Enjoy your retirement.<\/p>\n
So happy you weren\u2019t \u201cWasted Talent.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u2014- Chazz Palminteri<\/p>\n
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AN OFFICER (CAPTAIN) & A GENTLEMAN<\/p>\n
Congratulations on your day! You were a big part of my son growing up\u2013thank you and enjoy your retirement!<\/p>\n
\u2014-Richard Gere<\/p>\n
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JETER LIGHTS OUR FIRE<\/p>\n
Derek! I want to send a shout-out to you and your family from my own family and me on this extraordinary day!! When I heard about your celebrating today, not only your own accomplishments as an athlete, but also in honor of your family, especially your Mother, I just smiled because it so exemplifies the kind of person you are. It\u2019s an honor for us to have been on this planet during the time of your professional career to witness, first hand, your talent as a player and your character as a human being. God bless you and thanks for the memories!<\/p>\n
\u2014-Jose Feliciano<\/p>\n
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A YELLOW RIBBON FOR JETER<\/p>\n
It\u2019s the only time the number 2 is number one!!!\u00a0 Only Jeter can accomplish that!<\/p>\n
I will \u201ctie a yellow ribbon around the old oak tree\u201d for you.<\/p>\n
Enjoy your retirement.<\/p>\n
\u2014-Tony Orlando<\/p>\n
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MISTER 3000<\/p>\n
Congratulations on your storied career. I am glad that I was able to be a small part of it when I caught number 3000.<\/p>\n
I wish you nothing but the best in life<\/p>\n
\u2014-Christian Lopez, Fan that caught number 3000<\/p>\n
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JETER\u2019S NEW YORK STATE OF MIND<\/p>\n
Thank you for putting respect back into sports and to our children.<\/p>\n
\u2014-Richie Cannata, Original\u00a0Billy Joel\u00a0Sax player & Founder of the Lords of\u00a052nd<\/sup>\u00a0Street<\/p>\n HANK\u2019S APPRECIATION TO DEREK<\/p>\n The Pride and dignity that you always showed in being a Yankee will always be appreciated by my family and the organization.<\/p>\n \u2014-Hank Steinbrenner<\/p>\n <\/p>\n NICE ACT BY TEAM PRESIDENT<\/p>\n Yankee team president, Randy Levine showed the heart that has always been a part of the NY Yankees.\u00a0 It was brought to my attention that he sent four tickets to Christian Lopez, the fan that caught Derek Jeter\u2019s 3000th<\/sup>\u00a0hit.\u00a0 Christian told me how touched he was by the kind gesture.\u00a0\u00a0 An act right out of the Boss\u2019 bag of tricks\u2014Way to go!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I am proud to say, in 1969, I attended Mickey Mantle Day. \u00a0It was incredible to say the least. \u00a0Joe DiMaggio was there with many others. \u00a0That day Mantle had his number retired and a plaque placed in centerfield. \u00a0He in turn presented DiMaggio with a plaque that Mantle said would have to hang a … <\/p>\n