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Yankees to retire Derek Jeter’s number, dedicate Monument Park plaque next season

The New York Yankees will add another legend into their historic Monument Park this season.

The @Yankees announce that Derek Jeter will be honored with number retirement and Monument Park plaque on Sunday, May 14.

On Tuesday morning, the Yankees organization announced that they will retire Derek Jeter’s number and unveil his plaque in Monument Park on Sunday, May 14, 2017. The ceremony will take place prior to the team’s afternoon game against the Houston Astros.

Jeter will become the 22nd player in Yankees history to have his number retired.