Eye On Photos: 'Derek Jeter Day' at Yankee Stadium
On Sunday, the Yankees honored retiring shortstop and captain Derek Jeter. Let's have a look at some images of the day.
On Sunday, the Yankees held a day of honor for Derek Jeter -- the team captain, long-time shortstop and franchise luminary who's retiring at the end of the season. Here's a look at some images from the day's events.
First, let's make it official with a mayoral proclamation ...

Mariano Rivera (left), Joe Torre and Jorge Posada addressed the media prior to the on-field celebration ...
Mariano Rivera, Joe Torre and Jorge Posada at Derek Jeter Daypic.twitter.com/wf92n62jSI
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) September 7, 2014
Check out the flags atop the Yankee Stadium arches ...
The Stadium has some new adornments for Jeter Day. #FarewellCaptain pic.twitter.com/SEEMBSLMwH
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 7, 2014
Lawn art!

(Image: USATSI)
Not a bad day for a party, as it turns out ...
Derek Jeter Day panorama pic.twitter.com/XH6GiMiIqY
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) September 7, 2014
Needless to say, Yankee Stadium was packed with both fans and enthusiasm ...

(Image: USATSI)
Let's just say a healthy number of baseball dignitaries would be on hand to fete Mr. Jeter ...
Chairs getting set up for the Jeter ceremony pic.twitter.com/IkkVmwqQJs
— Erik Boland (@eboland11) September 7, 2014
The visiting Royals of course paid their respects ...
All of the Royals standing outside their dugout applauding Jeter pic.twitter.com/g627ZgiiTU
— Erik Boland (@eboland11) September 7, 2014
Oh, and many of them had their smartphones handy ...
Some of the @royals are recording the Jeter ceremony pic.twitter.com/G1zgzz3JXy
— Stefanie Gordon (@Stefmara) September 7, 2014
Yep, even Michael Jordan was on hand ...
Michael Jordan at Yankee Stadium for Derek Jeter day. They brought in everybody except George Steinbrenner... pic.twitter.com/3GmPMgGDZd
— JRSportBrief (@JRSportBrief) September 7, 2014
And the man of the hour ...
"Most importantly, I want to thank you, the fans." -Derek Jeter Jeter, thank YOU. pic.twitter.com/blrDosoK39
— Chase For 28 (@TrueYankeeFan42) September 7, 2014
Members of Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation unveiled a banner in Yankee Stadium's Great Hall ...

(Photo: New York Yankees)
Finally, here are your lineups for Derek Jeter Day. Any wild guesses as to who's batting second for the hosts?
Batting 2nd, No. 2, Derek Jeter. RT @Yankees: Your #Yankees and Royals Jeter Day lineups. #FarewellCaptain pic.twitter.com/nQmctBLN3C
— Mark Feinsand (@FeinsandNYDN) September 7, 2014















