Boston.com · Feb 12, 2020
Jeter Downs shared a humorous story involving his namesake, Derek Jeter
Jeter Downs signs an autograph after the first workout of Red Sox spring training.One of the newest members of the Red Sox was actually named after a Yankees legend.
But as Jeter Downs — named for former Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter — recently admitted, he hasn’t actually met the newly elected Hall of Famer in person.
He came close earlier in February, thanks to a car horn.
“So, listen to this,” Downs began while answering questions from reporters. “I’ve never met the man, but this last week me and my brother were driving to go train. My brother — we’re in traffic — he sees this Range Rover pulling up. He’s like, ‘Oh my God, is that Jeter?’ So then he honks and I wave at him.”
