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Derek Jeter was honored by all Sunday afternoon. Jorge Posada explained why the Captain is so great from the point of view of a teammate and friend.

During an interview with TBS , Posada pinpointed two big reasons why Derek has gained so much respect from those who have played with him and against him. The first reason Posada mentioned was that Jeter never makes excuses. After that, he pointed to Jeter´s heart. He said that Derek understands his importance to his teammates and always strives to be there for them.

Courtesy of The Baseball Almanac, here are some more great things that have been said through the years about the Captain:

Michael Jordan: “I love his work ethic. He has a great attitude. He has the qualities that separate superstars from everyday people, and a lot of it is attributable to his great family background.”

Reggie Jackson:”In big games, the action slows down for him where it speeds up for others. I’ve told him, ‘I’ll trade my past for your future.¨

George Steinbrenner:”The name Derek Jeter is made for stardom. He’s got an infectious smile, and he’s so handsome and well-behaved. He’s just a fine young man who does everything right. He’s like Jack Armstrong and Frank Merriwell, guys I grew up rooting for. Some guys come along who just measure up.”

Ozzie Smith:”What kind of shortstop is Derek Jeter? Well, a very effective one, to be sure. I think he’s a sleeker and leaner model of a Cal Ripken He’s out of the Cal Ripken mold in that he’s tall and rangy, has a great arm, covers a lot of ground and he’s a great offensive player.”

Joe Torre:”This kid, right now, the tougher the situation, the more fire he gets in his eyes. You don’t teach that.”

Charles Jeter, Derek´s father:”When he was in eighth grade and was about to switch from parochial school to a public school, we sent him over to the Y to play basketball against older kids as a way of toughening him up. He went, but he took his mother with him.”

Derek Jeter´s Greatness In The Eyes of Jorge Posada And Others

By Dan Dechenaux | Sep 7, 2014