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Gracing the baseball diamond with his charm came easily to the five times World Champion Derek Jeter. After playing the game for over two decades, Jeter got his jersey number #2 retired and also got inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame with just one vote short of being unanimous. Little did anyone know that the dynamic Captain Clutch would have a fear of one thing that he never would do.

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For those unversed, Jeter is married to the supermodel Hannah Jeter (formerly Davis). Therefore, he often gets asked about his opinion on fashion, walking runways, and other relatable areas of the field. The Captain is reveled in fashion primarily because of his supermodel wife, Hannah Jeter. He has also indulged in it also because of his own incredible fashion sense. Even then, there is one thing that scares the mighty Derek Jeter.

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What is Derek Jeter scared of?

During a BKLYN Rocks fashion show hosted by Fabolous in 2016, Jeter made a rare appearance with his wife to see his nephew Jalen Jeter walk the runway. There, he spoke about his one and only fear of the fashion industry. He said, “I am into fashion, but I would never walk a runway. I would be too nervous.”

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From donning Armani suits in the late 1990s to admitting to being scared of walking a runaway, Captain Clutch got inducted into the GQ Sports Style Hall of Fame because of his fantastic fashion sense.

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Even though the iconic former shortstop did not walk the runway, he did step up to the center of the stage to change his jacket and deliver his speech at today’s event. 

Jeter used his long-time best friend’s tailor

During his career, if Jeter was known for something other than his tremendous play, it was his iconic looks. The Hall of Famer later revealed that he used the same tailor as his best friend, NBA legend Michael Jordan

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The tailor at the time was based out of Chicago. And he used to make suits that catered to both the legends of the NBA and MLB. 

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Which look of Derek Jeter do you like the most? Him wearing pinstripes or donning suits? Let us know in the comments below!

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Rakshita Madan is an MLB writer at EssentiallySports, with a prolific portfolio of over 1000 articles to her credit. Rakshita's admiration for the legendary Derek Jeter is well known, but she never lets her personal biases affect her writing. She is particularly intrigued by the twists and turns of the game, and it is this aspect that keeps her hooked on the sport. When Rakshita is not covering baseball, she indulges in her love for poetry and OTT shows. This passion for creative expression reflects in her writing, which is often characterized by a poetic sensibility and a flair for storytelling.

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