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Like Michael Jordan's No. 23, Derek Jeter's No. 2 lives on in his sport

The New York Yankees will retire Derek Jeter's No. 2 on Sunday, but his legacy will continue on the backs of ballplayers across the major leagues.

Of the 21 players who currently wear No. 2, nearly half wear it for Jeter.

"Whenever you see a No. 2, you think of Jeter," said 23-year-old Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson. "Just like when you see a No. 23, you think of Michael Jordan; 42, Jackie Robinson. There are certain numbers that just ring with certain people."

Swanson was given No. 2 as a rookie, but he has since changed to No.