Two years ago, Spike Lee called Randy Wilkins and asked him who his favorite Yankee was. For Wilkins, a 42-year-old lifelong Yankees fan born in the Bronx, the answer was easy: Derek Jeter. But Wilkins was confused. His mentor had called him out of the blue in the middle of the week with what seemed like a random question.
That's when Lee dropped the news: Wilkins' favorite Yankee was doing a documentary series chronicling his life and Hall of Fame career. Lee and Jeter were partnering on the project, and the legendary filmmaker wanted Wilkins to direct it.