Derek Jeter played the game of baseball for over 20 years. Having played for the same franchise throughout his career, Jeter always believed in being calm and composed in the ballparks.

There is no denying that Jeter was a brilliant shortstop and an even better leader in the clubhouse. But leading a team as big as the New York Yankees for such a long period was not an easy job for Derek Jeter.

Derek Jeter always prefers to use his yoga mat to cool himself down

Earlier this year, Derek Jeter teamed up with NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and the American Theatre Ballet dancer Misty Copeland to start a new clothing line Greatness Wins. This clothing brand is dedicated to making the best products for sports people.

While talking about how he cools down himself, the former Yankees captain said he always prefers to use his yoga mat to stretch and cool down after a workout. This item is available at Greatness Wins and it is worth only $85.

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“I’ve always known the importance of taking the time to stretch and cool down after a workout, but that seems to be increasingly important with each year that passes. This is my mat,” Jeter said.

New York Yankees: Before and after Jeter

Derek Jeter came to the Bronx as a blessing for the New York Yankees. When Jeter debuted for the Pinstripes in the 1995 season; there was a title drought in the Bronx over the last 15 years. But little did anyone know that Jeter’s signing was a beginning of a new era for The Bronx Bombers.

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The same Yankees who were trophyless in the last 15 years went on to win five World Series titles in the next 15 years, with Jeter by their side. Even now, there is a title drought in the Bronx. The last time the Yankees won a championship came under Jeter in 2009.

Do you think the Yankees will end their championship drought this year?