Derek Jeter Surprised by President George W Bush During Rangers Pregame Ceremony
July 30, 2014 · Joseph Zucker · Jump to comments
Article Source: Bleacher Report - New York Yankees
It’s not every day that you get to meet an American icon. Former President George W. Bush must have been honored when he got to rub shoulders with Derek Jeter.
Throughout the season, the retiring New York Yankees shortstop has received the Mariano Rivera treatment, as he’s been showered with gifts at every road ballpark. What he hasn’t done is shake hands with the 43rd president of the United States.
Before the Yankees took on the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night, Jeter was presented with a plaque by “Dubya” himself that commemorated Bush’s first pitch before Game 3 of the 2001 World Series.
The Rangers just set the bar for the Jeter farewell tour.
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