Basking in the glory of a magnificent series victory, baseball legend Derek Jeter once shared his happiness with a reporter. Jeter extended the celebratory move toward the interviewer. In a post-game victory groove, Jeter was drinking champagne along with teammates. Reporter Kim Jones from the Yes Network channel approached Jeter for some comments but got drenched in champagne by him. 

Derek Jeter is a retired baseball legend who turned into an icon of the game playing for the New York Yankees, his entire career. Jeter made a strong impression on his teammates, fans, and opposition alike due to his charismatic nature. While Kim Jones is a news reporter covering MLB and NFL games. Earlier she worked with the Yes Network channel, exclusively reporting about the New York Yankees. 

The Yankees were once fresh off a series victory against the Minnesota Twins. All the players were busy celebrating the win. Covering the game with Yes Network, reporter Kim Jones approached Derek Jeter for some post-game comments. But Jeter, drinking champagne straight from the battle in sporting tradition, poured some champagne on Jones. 

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People usually know Derek Jeter for his gentle, shy, and reserved demeanor. But people react to situations. A person cannot hold on to the same set of behavior throughout each and every occasion. The same applies to Jeter as well. 

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A quiet person, Jeter has usually avoided media attention in his personal life. Even during his starry romantic flings, Jeter allowed only bits & pieces about his relationships to be known to the public. He wanted all the focus to be on his sporting achievements, as he went on to win numerous games for the Yankees. 

Emotions can often get the better of a person. It so happened one night. Jeter was too overjoyed to stick with his usual decent character. Yet Jeter maintained his class during the conduct and hurt no one’s feelings. Instead resulted in a few laughs.

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Kim Jones got to share some fun moments with Jeter. The Yankees registered a superb series victory over the Twins and were in celebration mode. So Jones tried to get hold of a champagne-gulping jubilant Jeter, for a few words. But Jones got drenched into champagne by Jeter, and understanding the beat of the moment, Jones broke into laughter.

After the play ended

A genuine champion of the sport, Derek Jeter retired from baseball in 2014. He was briefly the CEO and co-owner of the Miami Marlins from 2017 to 2022. Jeter now lives a peaceful life as a devoted husband and caring father of three daughters. Whereas Kim Jones now works as a broadcaster for the WFAN radio network. 

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Do you believe Derek Jeter was only carried away by the moment?