The New York Yankees won their last ever World Series way back in 2009. The iconic shortstop Derek Jeter was the captain of the team at that time. He led by example and guided the team to perfection to conclude a triumphant season. However, there was another personality who arguably played just as much of an equally influential role in the Yankees’ eventual victory.?

The Yankees played the 2009 World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The home-field advantage went to the American League team. The reason was the American League’s victory in the All-Star game that year. Therefore, the Yankees entered the World Series contest as the home team.?

Jeter was the best choice to lead the Yankees and his charisma worked wonders for the team. In addition, there was another commendable world-renowned figure amidst the Yankees clubhouse during that year. However, that was not any professional baseball player but rather far from it. It happened to be rap legend Jay-Z, who is also a good friend of former Yankees pitcher, CC Sabathia.?

The true leader of the New York Yankees in 2009?

While Derek Jeter guided the Yankees to glory on the field, Jay-Z helped the players to maintain their calm. So, Jay-Z enacted the role of the Yankees’ leader away from the playground. Jay-Z was always the heart of the Yankees’ parties during that season. He ensured that the players didn’t crumble under the pressure of tense situations.?

Jay-Z’s towering success in rap music has made him an icon of New York’s pop culture. Utilizing his financial intellect, he built a business empire for himself. The 22-time Grammy Award winner is thus a leading brand in the corporate sector. Therefore, his entertaining presence itself uplifted the entire Yankees unit.?

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The Yankees’ former hitting coach later said in an interview, “(Jay-Z) was a part of the team. I don?t know if Jeet?s going to take this the right way, but he might?ve been the team captain.”?

The Yankees in the ongoing season?

After more than a decade-long drought, the Yankees have possibly got a great chance to win the World Series this year. At present, the Yankees are playing in the American League Championship Series against the Houston Astros. The Astros have won the first game and are leading the five-game series. But the determined Yankees will surely be fighting back to get a hold of the most honored prize.?

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