The Captain Says Goodbye to Yankee Stadium

Derek Jeter gestures to the fans after a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
Derek Jeter gestures to the fans after a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Alex Trautwig—Getty Images
By TIME Staff
Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees walks into the dugout against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees walks into the dugout against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Al Bello—Getty Images
Derek Jeter looks on against the Baltimore Orioles during a game at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
Derek Jeter looks on against the Baltimore Orioles during a game at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Al Bello—Getty Images
Derek Jeter walks to the plate against the Baltimore Orioles during a game at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
Derek Jeter walks to the plate against the Baltimore Orioles during a game at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Mike Stobe—Getty Images
Derek Jeter walks to the plate against the Baltimore Orioles during his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
Derek Jeter walks to the plate against the Baltimore Orioles during his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Elsa—Getty Images
Derek Jeter hits a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
Derek Jeter hits a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Mike Stobe—Getty Images
Derek Jeter hits a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
Derek Jeter hits a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Mike Stobe—Getty Images
Derek Jeter celebrates after a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014 .
Derek Jeter celebrates after a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014 .Elsa—Getty Images
Derek Jeter celebrates with his teammates after a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
Derek Jeter celebrates with his teammates after a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Alex Trautwig—Getty Images
Derek Jeter celebrates with his team after a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
Derek Jeter celebrates with his team after a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Mike Stobe—Getty Images
CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner dump Gatorade on Derek Jeter after he hit a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner dump Gatorade on Derek Jeter after he hit a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Elsa—Getty Images
Derek Jeter gestures to the fans after a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.
Derek Jeter gestures to the fans after a game winning RBI hit in the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles in his last game ever at Yankee Stadium on Sept. 25, 2014.Alex Trautwig—Getty Images

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