New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter hits a single in the third inning for his 2,722 hit, breaking Lou Gehrig’s record for most hits ever by a Yankee.
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Derek Jeter follows through on his record-breaking hit.
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Derek Jeter drops his bat after hitting a single in the third inning to pass Lou Gehrig as the Yankees all-time hit leader.
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Derek Jeter runs to first base after hitting his record-breaking single.
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Derek Jeter raises his batting helmet after making history with his 2,722 hit.
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Derek Jeter tips his cap to the fans.
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Derek Jeter pumps his fist in the air after becoming the Yankees all-time hit leader.
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Derek Jeter points to the crowd after making history with his record-breaking, third-inning hit.
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Derek Jeter is congratulated by his teammate Alex Rodriguez after hitting his landmark single.
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Derek Jeter is embraced by teammate Alex Rodriguez after he broke Lou Gehrig’s record.
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Derek Jeter (C- with helmet on) is hugged by catcher Jorge Posada and congratulated by his teammates. (L-R) Alex Rodriguez, Melky Cabrera, Robinson Cano, Hideki Matisui, (Posada and Jeter) and Jerry Hairston.
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Derek Jeter’s family and friends in the box go wild.
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Derek Jeter’s mother Dorothy (right) gets a hug from her son’s girlfriend, actress Minka Kelly.
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Fans hold up numbers after New York Yankees Derek Jeter hit his 2,722 hit breaking Lou Gehrig’s record for most hits ever by a Yankee.
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After becoming the Yankees all-time hit leader, Derek Jeter seems bound for Cooperstown.
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Yankees coach Dave Eiland and the rest of the team congratuling Derek Jeter on the field after Jeter’s landmark hit.
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