Derek Jeter always used to say he compared his retirement to his funeral. He said he didn’t like the compliments because everyone was speaking like he was dying.
Everyone should always appreciate all the great words when they come because you may never hear them again. pic.twitter.com/D29cuehgbC
— Justin Diamond (@_justinddiamond) January 27, 2020
We are all lucky to have watched Jeter and Kobe’s careers.
Definitely two of the best to ever play professional sports.
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