The cheers for Derek Jeter weren't limited to Yankee Stadium or even the Bronx. Following Jeter's storybook Yankee Stadium finale, superstar athletes from other sports and celebrities took to social media to show their #RE2PECT for "The Captain."
How about that!!!!!!!!!!
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) September 26, 2014
— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) September 26, 2014
#RE2PECT http://t.co/kdPU5ni3HC
— Chris Paul (@CP3) September 26, 2014
I've watched this man bring so much joy to this city. I have nothing but admiration for you. Congrats on an amazing career!! #Jeter #RE2PECT
— Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist30) September 26, 2014
Jeter on why he is retiring: "I still feel as though I could play, I just don’t want to.''"...Perfect answer. RE2PECT
— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) September 26, 2014
Dear Derek Jeter, Thank you for being one of the good guys. You will be missed. Your legacy will live on. With respect and gratitude, Alyssa
— Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) September 26, 2014
What a fitting end 4 "The Captain's" #DerekJeter Historic Yankee career - couldn't happen to a more solid person/player! Congrats Champ!
— Kurt Warner (@kurt13warner) September 26, 2014
Thank you #DerekJeter. You have amazed and inspired @Yankees fans like me for years. The Bronx will never be the same. #TheCaptain
— Adam Richman (@AdamRichman) September 26, 2014
Love Derek Jeter! Good for him!2-5 with 3 RBI including a walk off game winning single! Dude always seems to rise to the moment! #ClassAct
— Kirk Herbstreit (@KirkHerbstreit) September 26, 2014
What a moment!!!!! Cue Tina Turner, "Simply the Best"!!!!
— Reggie Miller (@ReggieMillerTNT) September 26, 2014
All Time. Vintage Captain.
— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) September 26, 2014
no one ever looked better in pinstripes. #farewellcaptain
— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) September 26, 2014
Did you really think his last home game would end any different? #Re2pect pic.twitter.com/15sJ36tktq
— Jonathan Quick (@JonathanQuick32) September 26, 2014
My buddy Derek Jeter is the greatest of All time. #RE2PECT http://t.co/NrtBbba4jP
— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) September 26, 2014
JETER. No words for that... #RE2PECT
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) September 26, 2014
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