His final game was almost exactly seven years ago, but baseball found a way to survive without Derek Jeter.
Even without his signature throw from the hole or inside-out swing, the game has played on. Even better, young hotshot shortstops like Francisco Lindor and Fernando Tatis Jr. have picked up Jeter’s mantel and done a good job filling his shoes.
And yet, Derek Jeter’s legacy lives on. He isn’t around much in the public eye anymore, but no fan has forgotten him. Jeter returned to the Bronx in 2017 for his signature number 2 to be retired, and the crowd was just as enthusiastic as his last home game.