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Derek Jeter's No. 2 retired by Yankees in pregame ceremony

On Sunday night, No. 2 was No. 1 as the New York Yankees retired Derek Jeter's iconic jersey number in a ceremony held before the team's game against the visiting Houston Astros.

The Yankees retired Jeter's number, gave him a plaque in Monument Park, gave him a ring to commemorate the honor and unveiled a new "Monument Park blazer" given to those who've been commemorated in the team's shrine behind center field.

Joined by his wife, parents, sister, nephew and grandmother, Jeter thanked his family and the Yankees organization, but spent most of his time during his brief on-field addressing the fans.