“My Career Was ‘Over’ 5 Years Ago!”- When MLB Legend Derek Jeter Came to a Troubled Eli Manning’s Aid With an Honest Admission

Even though Derek Jeter only played baseball, his influence was surreal in the entire American sports. It is no secret that the NFL and NBA are way ahead of Major League Baseball in every aspect. But despite this fact, Jeter was an inspiration to hundreds of athletes across the United States.

And why not? Considering his legendary career with the New York Yankees, it is almost impossible to repeat what he did for the game and for the Pinstripes organization. And when talking about Jeter’s influence, the Yankees legend once comforted 2-time Super Bowl champ and the NFL great Eli Manning during his rough phase.

Derek Jeter confessed an honest truth about his career to comfort a struggling Eli Manning

Back in 2014, the then-New York Giants quarterback was struggling to get back in his form. Notably, the Giants had a poor start to their season with consecutive defeats in the NFL. And that is when Derek Jeter came with his perfect advice to cheer on a struggling Manning.

Per Kin Jones of NFL.com, when asked about Manning’s poor run, Jeter indirectly said he has seen worse. Notably, Manning’s poor performances in two games were nothing compared to Jeter’s hitting slump in 2004 and 2014.

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While talking about Manning’s poor run, Jeter also made an honest admission. The Yankees legend said his career was over five years ago. But he did not give up and never stopped playing until he retired from the game in the 2014 season.

“Huh? What? C’mon, now,” Jeter, 40, said playfully in 2014. “My career was ‘over’ five years ago.”

Will there be another Jeter in the game?

When talking about his game, there have been several better hitters than Derek Jeter in baseball. But what made Jeter a unique asset for the New York Yankees is his leadership.

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With Jeter by their side, the Yankees ruled an era in Major League Baseball. He led the Pinstripes to five World Series titles while playing in the Bronx.

And while talking about leadership, the Yankees’ hunt has not stopped for their future captain. Who do you think the Yankees will name their next captain?