Derek Jeter poses for a photo at at Hyames Field at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Mich. (Kalamazoo Gazette-MLive Media Group/AP)
Jeter’s success was immediate, as he captured the Rookie of the Year award in 1996. (Ron Frehm, File/AP)
Jeter has earned nicknames such as “Captain Clutch” and “Mr. November” for his playoff performances in pinstripes. (David Leeds /Allsport)
Despite obstacles such as injury, Jeter remained a constant in the Yankees line-up. (Ron Frehm, File/AP)
Jeter made a number of highlight plays at shortstop, all in Yankee pinstripes (Kathy Willins, File/AP)
Jeter is a five-time World Series champion with the Yankees 1996, 1998-2000, 2009). (David J. Phillip, File/AP)
Jeter didn’t let his career waver, even when the Yankees brought in other big-ticket players. (Gregory Bull, File/AP)
Jeter played in many ballparks, including historic Wrigley Field. (M. Spencer Green, File/AP)
Jeter not only represented the Yankee brand proudly, but also his country at the World Baseball Classic. (Chris Young/CP)
Jeter would go on to a storied career, including hitting a home run for his 3,000th hit. (Bill Kostroun, File/AP)
In 269 career games vs the Blue Jays, Jeter amassed 341 hits, 24 home runs and 110 RBI for a batting average of .314. (Darren Calabrese/CP)
There has been no shortage of tributes to Jeter this season, including on the bases at the Bronx stadium. (Jim McIsaac/Getty)
Thursday night will be the last time Jeter walks onto the field as a player for the New York Y ankees. (Jim McIsaac/Getty)