Derek Jeter May Have a Bridge Named After Him

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has achieved many things since beginning his career in the Big Apple. He's won four World Series championships -- and is only a win away from his fifth -- a World Series MVP in 2000, three Gold Gloves and is a 10-time All Star.

He's also a New York institution and Yankee legend with the likes of Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio and Babe Ruth. Except there's one thing Jeter may end up with that none of those other Yankee heroes had. There are plans to have a bridge named after him in New York.

Bronx leaders have proposed naming the soon-to-be-built East 153rd Street bridge for the Yankee shortstop.

"There have been conversations at the community board, and I know the idea is being examined," said Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., a Bombers fan who confesses to a "man crush" on the Captain.

"It's something I am ready to support. We're moving on it."

The 512-foot-long "Derek Jeter Bridge" would span the Metro-North tracks that bisect East 153rd Street between Park Avenue and the Grand Concourse. It will cost $87 million.

So Jeter's bridge will cost less than Alex Rodriguez, CC Sabathia, Mark Teixeira and Jeter himself.

There is no word on what kind of UZR rating the bridge will have, but since it's a bridge, I doubt it will have all that much range to its left. Still, its intangibles are off the charts.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)

11-02-2009 @ 5:07PM

snhi said...

What will they name it? Yankees suck bridge?

11-02-2009 @ 5:19PM

Bilal said...

Find something new, your routine is getting old.

11-03-2009 @ 4:14PM

hi bill said...

you must be an ignorant red slob fan

11-04-2009 @ 10:06AM

reste0123 said...

Stop Whining, you are just upset coz the best you got is a Bridge named after Robert E. Lee..Now GET back in your cabin and close the door, WE are all sure the stench is overwhelming..IF you should happen to have a TV in your cabin, turn it on tonight and watch the Yankees win #27. Hopefully its not on the sametime time as HEE HAW.

11-04-2009 @ 10:27AM

jplacidi1 said...

We love it that you hate us!!

11-04-2009 @ 10:55AM

James said...

It's going to be named 'Jeter's Chocolate Tunnel.'
Rumor has it that A-Rod will be the first to pass through it since he already knows the way.

11-04-2009 @ 11:43AM

njnyjoe said...

In your face crossing!!!

11-04-2009 @ 11:48AM

kbrumfield26 said...

You must be a Red Sox fan

11-02-2009 @ 7:11PM

jtroubleman said...

Better that than Obama Bridge at least Jeter accomplished something

11-02-2009 @ 8:17PM

Dick said...

This is not a comment about this article although I am a big fan of his. This is directed to the 4 idiots who do the pregame, especially the 1 with the glasses. He claimed he did his homework on AJ, he must have dropped out of school then because AJ is 4 and 0 on 3 days rest. This guy is and has been throughout this series a complete idiot as well as the Phillie fans.

11-04-2009 @ 10:11AM

Very well put, BUT it could be worse, WE could have JOE MORGAN doing the play by play...He can give asprins a headache with his stories about "the big red machine"..

11-04-2009 @ 10:54AM

Lisa said...

Could be worse, Chris Wheeler, the schmuck we Phillies fans are stuck with, could be commentating the series. That horse's arse never played the game in his life, and neither of the late greats: Richie Ashburn or Harry Kalas could stand him (which is all that needs to be said).

11-04-2009 @ 1:02PM

crazybns8 said...

idiot "Phillie" fans? Everyone rags on Philly, but for no reason. New York fans are total idiots and very unclever. People in Philly just have passion and show it, while New Yorkers are just obnoxious.

11-02-2009 @ 11:49PM

rookie4706 said...

I think the bridge is going to be called Jeter's Cheaters. It will have A- Roids name in lights and his brother hemmoroids. Or was that his cousin, who we don't know and gave him Bolo.

11-03-2009 @ 4:29PM

any person who knocks jeter has to be a complete idiot and totaly stupid as well as being ignorant of the game of baseball.

11-04-2009 @ 10:30AM

I have to agree with Bill. I am a die-hard life long Phillies fan, but even more than that I am a baseball fan. Derek Jeter is a damn good ball player and a great ambassador for the sport...even if he is a Yankee.

11-04-2009 @ 2:18PM

susan said...

They are just jealous..Whether over the championship(s) or the pay roll of that NY is the most influential city in the United States..It's Ok, I sort of enjoy being the thorn in their side...Puts a smile on my face!!!

11-03-2009 @ 6:28PM

Boy it sure is funny when 16 Yankees are on the 1st streoid list, and no Yankees fan want to admit that or talk about it..But when Barry Bonds , Manny Ramirez , and David Ortiz are on there, it's ok to laugh and make comments about them. If the Yankees win, do we see an asterik next to their name ? I recall Yankee fans wanting that next to Bond's name.I rather have Cal Ripken as my shortstop any day. He didn't have any drug users on his team his whole career.So who cares if they name a bridge after Jeter. Hope it's in a dump.

11-04-2009 @ 12:01PM

Timmy said...

ummm yes he did! One name Brady Anderson!!!!

11-03-2009 @ 8:36PM

Adam said...

Sure Rookie - Ripken may have been a clean player but his teammates - not so much. He played with Rafael Palmeiro for several years. There have also been rumors about Brady Anderson.

Now, I'm no Yankee fan - but it sounds like a cool idea. You can call home - Hi Hon, i'll be home in 10 minutes, I'm just going over the Jeter now. I wonder if they'll paint it pinstriped.