Updated: Aug. 15, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Jeter honored for 3000 career hits (8 images)
The New York Yankees celebrated Derek Jeter becoming the first Yankee ever to have 3000 career hits before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 13, 2011.
New York Yankees Derek Jeter stands next to a statue of himself during a ceremony celebrating Jeter becoming the first Yankee ever to have 3000 career hits before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 13, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
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New York Yankees Derek Jeter tips his cap during a ceremony celebrating Jeter becoming the first Yankee ever to have 3000 career hits before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 13, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
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New York Yankees Derek Jeter hugs Mariano Rivera during a ceremony celebrating Jeter becoming the first Yankee ever to have 3000 career hits before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 13, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
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New York Yankees Derek Jeter stands next to a statue of himself during a ceremony celebrating Jeter becoming the first Yankee ever to have 3000 career hits before the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium in New York City on August 13, 2011. UPI/John Angelillo
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