Derek Jeter news
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The gist
George W. Bush recalled Derek Jeter's pregame quip before his 2001 World Series first pitch.
The 9/11 anniversary resurfaces Jeter's role in baseball's healing moment.
Background
Derek Jeter is back in the news around the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. Former President George W. Bush recounted a lighthearted exchange with Jeter before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Yankee Stadium during the 2001 World Series, weeks after 9/11. Jeter also appears in a new MLB Network documentary and an ABC News Studios special about how sports helped the country heal.
How it unfolded
- October 2001Before Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium, Derek Jeter told George W. Bush, 'Don't bounce it, they'll boo you,' as Bush prepared to throw the ceremonial first pitch.
- Sep 9, 2026MLB Network announced 'When America Took the Field,' a documentary featuring Derek Jeter's Cap 2 Productions, set to debut.
- Sep 10, 2026George W. Bush recalled the Jeter moment during a reunification event at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas.
Who’s saying what
- Public
- Some sports fans accused LeBron James and Derek Jeter of 'selling out' for promoting sports betting and prediction markets.
Still unverified
The Yahoo Sports article about fans accusing Jeter and LeBron James of 'selling out' is a single-source opinion piece with no date; the claim is not independently verified.