Derek Jeter to make first Old-Timers’ Day appearance, but ex-Yankees won’t play game
ATLANTA – Derek Jeter will return to Yankee Stadium on Sept. 9 when he makes his first-ever Old-Timers’ Day appearance at Yankee Stadium. Just don’t expect any jump throws from the former shortstop.
As was the case last year, the 75th Old-Timers’ Day will not feature a game. Instead, broadcasters Suzyn Waldman, Michael Kay and John Sterling will host a new question and answer roundtable with pinstripers of the past.
Last year, the Yankees cited various factors for not playing an Old-Timers’ Day game, including scheduling conflicts and surgical procedures with regards to some marquee names. COVID-19 vaccination statuses were also an obstacle that prevented some from going on the field.
While fans will surely be disappointed that there’s no exhibition once again, Jeter’s attendance should spark intrigue at an event that felt lackluster last year. Jeter is one of 29 expected attendees who played for the Yankees’ 1998 championship team 25 years ago. Honoring that squad will be a prominent part of this year’s festivities before the Yankees play the Brewers.
Below is a complete list of expected attendees.
Jeter will attend alongside his Core Four compadres, Mariano Rivera, Andy Pettitte and Jorge Posada. The guest list includes nine Monument Park inductees – seven of whom have had their numbers retired by the Yankees – and three Hall of Famers.
Current Yankees manager Aaron Boone, meanwhile, will be joined by ex-skipper Joe Torre.
As always, Old Timers’ Day will also recognize the widows of prominent Yankees, including Diana Munson, widow of Thurman Munson; Joan Ford, widow of Whitey Ford; Kay Murcer, widow of Bobby Murcer; and Jill Martin, widow of Billy Martin.
The gates at Yankee Stadium will open at 11:30 a.m. on Old -Timers’ Day. Introductions are scheduled to begin at noon, and the ceremonies will air on the YES Network. So will the Yankees’ game against the Brewers, which begins at 2:05 p.m.
