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Derek Jeter honored with bronze cap, new ad from MLB featuring Mo'ne Davis

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As the end of Derek Jeter's fantastic career nears, the race to honor his legacy has accelerated. On Friday, the folks at New Era added its contribution to the farewell tour, and we must admit it's among the coolest items Jeter has received all season.

Prior to Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays, New Era CEO Chris Koch presented Derek Jeter with a one-of-a-kind bronzed version of the New Era 59FIFTY Yankees cap.

Here's another look at it. 

(New Era)
(New Era)

As you can see, the bronze version also includes the Jeter sidepatch that the team is currently wearing.

That attention to detail is certainly appreciated. As is New Era's generous $22,222 donation to Jeter's Turn 2 Foundation. 

That honor came on the heels of Major League Baseball releasing its official tribute ad to Jeter, which included notable appearances from Mo'ne Davis and Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout.

It's the third separate ad that has been released in tribute to Jeter. Nike released its well-received Re2pect ad in July, lining it to premiere ahead of Jeter's final All-Star game appearance. Gatorade followed suit with its goosebump-inducing ad featuring Jeter walking through the streets of New York on his way to Yankee Stadium. The ad was legitimately filmed prior to a Yankees home game and was released for the first time on Thursday.

MLB's ad was a little subtle in comparison to the other ads. A simple thank you for his service was the message, with an appreciative nod from the game's present and future.

As several people have noted, Mike Trout's inclusion as the only major leaguer in the ad leaves no question who they are pushing as the next face of baseball, and can probably be viewed as an unofficial passing of the torch.

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Mark Townsend

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