New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter in the 2001 World Series (Photo by DON EMMERT/AFP via Getty Images)
Derek Jeter helped lead the New York Yankees to five World Series titles, and his mentality was a big reason why.
Imagine how different baseball history would be if the New York Yankees lost the 2000 World Series to the New York Mets. The Bronx Bombers could’ve very well lost their “dynasty” status considering that was their third consecutive championship while the Mets could’ve claimed supremacy over New York City for the next decade.
That’s why Derek Jeter wouldn’t let it happen.