Astros Present Jeter with Retirement Gifts
The Farewell Captain tour begins.
The Houston Astros tonight honored Derek Jeter with the help of his former teammates, Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens. The pageantry included a highlight reel of great Jeter moments, a standing ovation and the first gift presentation of his retirement tour.
The Astros presented The Captain with golf clubs, a cowboy hat and custom boots.
#Astros will present Jeter with golf clubs, Stetson cowboy hat, and custom boots. pic.twitter.com/xQ5F4wj5PW
— Houston Astros (@astros) April 2, 2014 Tip of the cap to the @Astros and their fans, who honored our Captain prior to this evening's game. #FarewellCaptain pic.twitter.com/dCd6Fo5HsV
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) April 3, 2014 Standing ovation from the #Astros bench as Jeter steps in. He salutes the crowd. pic.twitter.com/u3YgkbJwEP
— Houston Astros (@astros) April 3, 2014This is the first of many stops on the Jeter farewell tour.