A leader on the field and captain of the Bronx Bombers, Derek Jeter is the franchise player the Yankees organization expected him to become. Jeter won Rookie of the Year honors in 1996 and in 2000 he collected the All-Star MVP and World Series MVP Awards. To date, he's led the Yankees to four World Series Championships and has continually amazed fans with his timely hitting, amazing catches and throws, as well as his infectious love of the game. Derek Jeter has hand signed this 16x20 photograph of him walking down the tunnel of the Yankees clubhouse before he takes the field and raising his fist in pride as he passes the famous sign stating "I want to thank the Good Lord for making me a Yankee," which is a statement Joe DiMaggio made in 1941 during his historic 56-game hitting streak.

Derek Jeter has signed this photo using a blue marker.

 Tom DiPace, the world renowned sports photographer who captured this special moment, has also hand signed the photograph.

A Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity is included.

 Bio on Tom DiPace: Tom's experience as a professional sports photographer is unsurpassed. Published in notable publications such as: Time, Newsweek, ESPN Magazine, Sports Illustrated, Sports Illustrated For Kids, and USA Today in addition to various other prestigious media magazines, newspapers and books around the world. Some of his commercial clients include Rawlings Sporting Goods, Wheaties, EA Sports and 2KSports. As an award-winning photographer, Tom's passion is reflected in his work; which is especially evident in his celebrity sports work. Tom considers his photography to be an extension of his personality and a true expression of art.

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