Derek Jeter World Series bat

Date1998 October 17-21

DescriptionBlack painted wooden bat, 32 ounces, with a silver manufacturer logo in the center of the barrel and "Genuine P72 / Derek Jeter / New York Yankees" in silver lettering near the end of the barrel.

Bio/Historical NoteBat used by Derek Jeter of the New York Yankees during the 1998 World Series against the San Diego Padres. The Yankees swept the Series in four games to capture their second World Series championship in three years and their 24th overall. It was San Diego's second World Series appearance and their first since 1984, when they lost to the Detroit Tigers.

Object numberB-1998-0438

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Louisville Slugger

Subject Jeter, Derek, 1974-

Subject New York Yankees (Baseball team)

Subject American League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions33.5 in.

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