I’m a die hard Red Sox fan. But Jeter is a class act. Players of his caliber, on and off the field, are few and far between. I, as most Sox fans, have nothing but respect for this man.
It's the same reason Cubs fans respected Yadier Molina despite being a Cardinal. Once you get to a certain point, especially if you haven't turned out to be a scumbag in your personal life, you earn that respect. Opposition or not, true fans of the game respect greatness.
I was returning from a business trip from Boston to Newark, NJ. The guy next to me was a Sox fan (of course) and we started talking Yanks-Sox. He told me that he had nothing but respect for Jeter after Jeter went crashing into the seats to catch a foul ball and came up all bloody. Then I told him I was terrified every time Manny came up to bat. We had a good laugh.
@@GoldtriggerDude the same game that Nomar sat in the dugout pouting over his contract. Had more respect for Jeter after that game and getting rid of Nomar was the reason the Sox won it all that year.
I'm from Boston and a lifelong Red Sox fan and always want the Sox to beat the Yankees but you have to respect Derek Jeter. He was the consummate professional. His ovation showed that the fans were more than just Red Sox fans but were true fans of baseball.
This moment is when I started liking the Red Sox as a Yankee fan. Putting the (deserved) respect on one of the biggest names in baseball in a way only Fenway could is awesome and a great send-off from a great rival. I wished for Ortiz to get a better one than he did in the Bronx, but at least we put some love on him too.
Derek Jeter was excellent and represented the game in such a professional way. I'm a diehard Boston fan dating back to the 70's and love this guy. He always did it the right way and respect.
I can proudly say that I was at #2 DJ last game at Fenway Park. It was a memory that I will never forget and the most respectful Yankee/Red Sox game I had ever attended. We all stood for #2 DJ for what he brought to the game of baseball. I bought the special shirt sold only at Fenway at the last #2DJ game to remember that day. I am glad after watching this video that DJ felt the respect of Red Sox Nation standing with him on that day.
The greatest baseball player of my generation. Not the best at any one thing, ala Griffey Jr, Bo, Pudge, Ichiro, etc, but the greatest all-around player for 25 years... Capt Clutch, leadership, baseball IQ, average, power, he had it all. And he respected the Game.
Lifelong Red Sox fan: Jeter was a tremendous athlete, passionate competitor, first ballot hall of famer (should have been unanimous), and played the game clean and hard. He played baseball in a timeless way and would have fit into any era. Not a showboat, all business on the field, let his playing speak for him, and had a true love for the game that was as much his uniform as a Yankees jersey was. What's not to like. A absolutely well deserved standing ovation for Jeter from Boston fans.
We love you in Boston you were a problem for us to overcome ,,,,,, and when we did it was great ,,, when we didn't we blamed you the rivalry was awesome it will never be the same Much love to you
Didn’t like the fact that he and the Yankees beat my Phillies in the World Series in 2009, but I always thought Jeter was a class act and great for baseball. He truly deserved the Boston standing ovation !!! 👏🏽👏🏽
I'm a Mets fan. I started watching baseball over 60 years ago. I've seen some the best players and dozens of Hall of fame careers. Derek Jeter is the best baseball player I ever saw. His awareness and ability to perform under pressure is without peer. His conduct on and off the field was an example to all.
Diehard Red Sox fan here that’s probably the truest description of Jeter. I can’t say he’s the best player I ever saw in 41 years but I will say at SS he’s easily top 3 all time. The ability to be clutch on offense and more so on defense like the play against the A’s with the flip to home to get Giambi I believe no one else makes that play. It was truly amazing watching cheering against Jeter his entire career at Fenway because at the end of the day YOJ respect him everyone respects him
Born in Brockton, MA, lifelong Sox fan...I hate the Yankees. I check every day to see if they lost, and have been doing it for 50 years. But, class and excellence has to be acknowledged. Mariano and Jeter were such players. Cap tip to both of them. Especially since the Sox seemed to have Mariano's number. Love both of them, loved watching them play. Go Sox.
The Yankees need another player like Jeter. He was a leader and let you know about yourself if he had to. Never gave up and never tried to swing for the fense every at bat. He was classy and prideful. He was the Yankees.
I’m a life long Redsox fan and lifelong Yankees hater but this man was a winner. I didn’t need any analytics to tell me how good he was. I watched, like many others with my eyes. When a lot of players are loud and in your face trying to convince you that they are great Jeter just was.
I’m a die hard Red Sox fan and he’s one of my favorite players my top 3 pure class act on and off the field. He loved the game respected the game a true Yankee.
I’m a lifelong Red Sox fan from when I was a wee lad. We appreciate players who play hard and play the right way. Derek played hard and played the right way. The fact that he was named after Derek Sanderson-a beloved Boston Bruin-also helps!
As a Boston Fan, We know Jeter was a special player, wish he was on our team but it's still competition, Boston fans do admire and respect Jeter and the send off was a way of letting him now that, it's all good
Much respect for this class act from a Sox fan. Direct opposite of his contemporary and teammate, A-Rod. How poetic was it that in the 2004 ALCS game 6, Jeter knocks in a run with a single to make the score 4-2. A-Rod comes to the plate as the tying run, then hits the infamous come-backer to the mound, after which he slaps the ball out of Arroyo's glove, rendering him out and Jeter back to 1st base from 3rd. One guy comes up clutch, the other guy flames out and resorts to dirty tactics.
Derek Jeter represents class. Humble guy, says the right things, conducts himself like a gentleman and a professional wherever he goes. Every athlete should emulate him.
I would cheer for Satan and his league of devils before I’d ever cheer for the NYC Yankees. But Derek Jeter was a class act. In terms of talent, and skills, he was at the top of his game. In terms of empathy and humanity, he far surpassed ANY team in the league. He was a man that exceeded all expectations of respect and humility. He was one of the best human beings to ever play the game and was respected by all other players.
DIEHARD Sox fan since 1970. One Yankee I never “hated”. Jeter. Because he always played the game with class, respect, was never a punk. Let me say one thing about the difference between Yankee fans and Red Sox fans, if the situation was reversed? No Red Sox player would NOT have been given that ovation and had their name chanted at Yankee Stadium. That is a FACT.
As a lifelong member of Red Sox Nation let me just say “Yankees Suck!” with that out of the way we appreciate our noble competition. No one can really intelligently argue the New York Yankees are not a great organization. Derek Jeter is an awesome man and one of the all time greatest ball players in baseball history! A Great American, and a true gentleman! Cheers!
Just shows the respect for the game and the people who played with class that Red Sox fans have always had. There have always been idiots in the stands yelling obscenities at opposing players and even at their own team, but they're a small minority who are just there to drink beer.
it says a lot that arod had better stats, but jeter's reputation was respected in boston more. we feared both of them, but our feelings toward them are opposite each other. one clean one dirty
I got to see him play minor league ball in Greensboro, NC before he was called up to the Yankees. Jorge Posada and Andy Pettitte were here at the same time.
Joe Buck has learned a lot and has humbled himself slightly but he still is not what the fans want or the public prefers as a host. He is not the talent nor genuine man his father was.
I effing HATE Jeter. Always have, always will. And yeah, I'm a Sox fan since 60 years ago. Nope, you didn't hear me cheering for that over-rated goof. Never will.
I’m a lifelong Yankees fan. The send off the Red Sox and their fans gave at Fenway completely changed my attitude toward Boston teams and fans. The fact is, historically, we have defined each other. Name your sport, does New York want to beat Boston? Every damn time. And the feeling is mutual, but so is the respect. There are times I think that all that matters is New York and Boston, then everyone else.
I'm a Red Sox fan. When I was a kid, I DESPISED Thurman Munson because of the Fisk/Munson stuff. I bawled my eyes out when I heard the horrendous news about Thurman Munson's plane crash. I was young, but it was then when I realized that even though I don't like the Yankees or the laundry that they wear, the rivalry is nothing without the players. And tragically, a legendary Yankee player had been taken away too soon. We would never get to see Fisk/Munson go at it again. RIP Thurman Munson.
Boston and NY need each other. When both teams are playing good baseball MLB is better off. Jeter was always the toy of player we want in Boston. He was as great player and a class act.
As a Boston fan, I love watching Yankee games and for bringing so many fun games and rivalries. I want you guys to be good so we can battle it out. It’s fun to have rivalries and that history. Even it being pretty aggressive at points, I’ve matured to appreciate the legacies these two organizations have created and will continue to create
@@Madmiki77 This is my take too, I want you guys to be good so we have epic rivalries like the many we had in the past. Unfortunately some fans take it too far, but the sport and the division are better with both teams performing well
I've always looked at Boston sports fans as people that "Got it." They understand the "moment" in all sports. These same fans who hated the Sixers back in 1982, Cheered for the Sixers to beat the Lakers in the '82 finals in a touching moment that still puts a lump in my throat when I see those videos. That's Class Man!
I can't stand the Yankees, never will. I have mad respect for Derek Jeter though. Was really sad when my guy Chipper Jones retired and then shortly after Jeter retired. To play your whole career on 1 team is amazing, and extremely rare.
Red Sox fans might not have liked Jeter for the sole fact that he plays for their most hated rival but the dude was always classy and played the game right way and you always have to respect that.
Jeter was a class act. I'm proud of our Boston fans but not surprised. We may "hate" the Yankees but we know good baseball and we know good players and we always support both.
In order to really be at your best, you need opponents that will make you work harder than you thought you could. That is why fenway cheers the legends.
Red Sox fan. Jeter was my favorite Yankee since the Mick and Yogi and I'm old enough to have seen them play...many times...but always at Fenway. Also had the pleasure of sitting next to the Mick and Billy Martin at the Bull and Bear Bar below the Waldorf in NYC.
Red Sox fans appreciate good players. Especially GREAT players. Jeter always played with class and with respect. Now if A-Rod was retiring, you would NOT have seen a response like that. If anything, they would have heckled the crap out of him, ball knocker.
Derek Jeter is one of the all time greats. He is a credit to the game and one of many, many great Yankees ball players who deserve our respect. I am a dedicated Red Sox fan but I can truly say that I do not hate the Yankees. I find the frequent chanting of “Yankees suck” by some of the fans at Fenway disgusting and demeaning of a great and historic team. It is disgraceful. Having said that I still fervently hope that the Sox beat the Yankees every time they play. Go Sox!
I'm a lifelong Yankees fan,my son in law was born in Boston. He hates them. And I'm 23 years older. I asked if the world series would have meant as much if you didn't have to play against the Yankees? He got the point. Sox and Yankees fans need each other. Oh and by the way, David Ortiz got a huge ovation in Yankee stadium when he played his last game in N Y. Seems like we need to focus on each other to make it work. Forgive me I've been drinking!
Even as a Sox fan, how could you hate Derek Jeter? Of course I always rooted against him, but if you can't respect the man as a worthy adversary, I don't know what to tell ya. Now A-Rod, that might be a different story.
Lifelong Sox fan here. As much as I hated the Yankees, I always respected the hell out of Jeter. He always played hard, wasn’t a show boat and handled himself with class. He is everything a Hall of Famer should be.
I'm 56 and been a Red Sox fan all my life. Hated the Yankees. I always admired and respected Jeter as a player, all class all the time. I was glad he received the positive response he did from the Fenway faithful because he earned it.
Jeter dove face first into the stands at Fenway for a foul ball, the same exact game that Manny faked a injury and sat out because he was pissed at the Sox. Again, I’m a diehard Sox fan. But if that isn’t telling, what is?
The only reason he was “hated” in Boston was because he was so good and he was on the Yankees. If he ever put on a Red Sox uniform he would have been easily a fan favorite.
Jeter is a true great of the sport. Lifelong Sox fan, always respected Jeter. Hated him of course for many years, but when he hung it up, the cheers are earned for sure.
I was born and raised a die-hard Sox fan. My son was born Oct. 20 (Mickie Mantle’s BD) and became a Yankees fan. My experiences of taking him to Yankee Stadium as a child so he could see his team are the best memories of my life. Say what you want, but the Yankees, the organization, the players, and their fans, are classy and fun.
I used to hang out on the old SI Boston chat room (Megas Megalosti) and the best word is distraught for how everyone felt when Rivera ripped his knee. Fans respect great players- even from the most hateable franchise in the universe.
