New York Yankees Derek Jeter becomes the all time Yankees hit leader passing Lou Gehrig against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium in New York
New York Yankees Derek Jeter smiles while standing next to Baltimore Orioles Luke Scott after hitting a single in the third inning and becoming the all time Yankees hit leader with 2722 hits passing Lou Gehrig in his second at bat at Yankee Stadium in New York City on September 11, 2009. UPI/John Angelillo
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