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During his storied 20-year career with the New York Yankees, shortstop Derek Jeter solidified himself as one of the greatest players in Yankees franchise history, becoming a 5-time World Series Champion, 5-time Gold Glove recipient and a 14-time All-Star, not to mention serving as the team captain.

In 2004, Jordan Brand released the Air Jordan “Jumpman Jet” metal baseball cleats for Derek Jeter to wear on the field during the MLB season. This promo sample pair notably features a perforated outer along with black laces, a black upper, black and white midsoles, and gray and black outsoles. Each cleat contains five metal spikes and three rubber spikes. The unique design includes “Jeter” stitched into the toe area in white along with “DJ2” and the Jumpman logo on each tongue. In addition, the lateral heel area of each cleat features the number 2 along with the Jumpman logo. Lastly, the stitching on the heels resembles the seams on a baseball. 

Born in 1974 in Pequannock, New Jersey and raised in Michigan, Jeter earned a full ride to play baseball at the University of Michigan. In 1992, the Yankees (Jeter’s favorite team) selected him as sixth overall pick of the MLB Draft to begin his much anticipated baseball career.

Jeter debuted in 1995, though after a series of injuries, Jeter played between Triple-A and the majors. Earning the starting spot with the Yankees in 1996, Jeter would receive Rookie of the Year honors, batting .314 and leading the Yankees to their first World Series title in 18 years. Over the next 11 seasons, the Yankees were a constant in the postseason, winning three consecutive World Series titles from 1998–2000. 

In 1998, Jeter made his first (of fourteen) All-Star Games, and in 2004 won his first (of five) Gold Glove Awards. Jeter claimed his fifth and final World Series in 2009.

In 2014, upon his retirement at about 40 years old, Jeter ended his career with 3,465 hits, 1,923 runs and 4,921 total bases. In 2020, Jeter was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. 

Perhaps most importantly, Jeter is beloved in the city of New York, and throughout the game of baseball. He is one of the New York Yankees’ greatest legends, and one of the most important players to don the Yankees uniform. 

• Nike Air Jordan “Jumpman Jeter” Baseball Cleats, produced in 2004.
• Style number: JBM226-M39-C1-LN
• This item is final sale and is not eligible for return.