Let’s all gather around the pinstriped cake and wish Derek Jeter a happy birthday.
The Captain turns 42 today, and is currently enjoying his second year of retirement after an incredible career that left Yankees fans feeling a bit spoiled for having been able to witness the endless supply of memories. From his Rookie of the Year season in 1996 to his unforgettable game winning sendoff in his final home game, the moments will forever live on in Yankee lore.
However, there were painful images along the way. It is hard to erase from memory the sight of a grimacing Jeter laying on the infield dirt in agonizing pain after suffering a fractured ankle in Game One of the 2012 ALCS.