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While Derek Jeter is one of the greatest players to play the game of baseball, Wayne Gretzky stands as one of the biggest names in the world of hockey. However, between the two of them, who is greater?

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In a Barstool Podcast, “Pardon My Take,” Derek Jeter recently discussed his premium apparel brand with NHL legend Wayne Gretzky and mentioned the greatness of the legend. He continued to answer a controversial question, stimulating air of respect and camaraderie.

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Is there anyone greater than Jeter? Yes, he believes his NHL counterpart is

After discussing Greatness Wins, the host throws an interesting question toward the 14-time All-Star. They asked, “Who would you say has more greatness, you or Wayne Gretzky?”

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Derek Jeter, without any hesitation, promptly responds by saying, “Wayne is the great one. I’m not even ready to go down that path. He’s the one.”

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Analogous to that, Gretzky holds the record for most career regular-season goals (894), assists (1,963), points (2,857), and hat-tricks (50). After his 21-year-long career came to an end, he retired as a part of the Hockey Hall of Fame.

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Derek Jeter & Wayne Gretzky launch Greatness Wins

Earlier this year, Jeter, whose net worth is $200 million, and $250 million worth Wayne Gretzky, along with Misty Copeland, launched a premium clothing apparel brand called “Greatness Wins.” The brand’s vision functioned along the lines of products made by athletes and for athletes.

In the same podcast, captain Jeter talks about his recent endeavor. He said, “When you’re an athlete, you’ve got certain tools that help you. In athletic apparel, you start thinking about what you would do differently. We wanted to just focus on performance first, that’s what’s most important. Quality fit, consistency, sustainability.”

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Jeter went on to add, “It’s something that I’m extremely proud of. I started conversations with my partner about a year and a half ago, and here we are. A year and a half later, we launched our brand.”

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What do you think about Jeter’s brand? Will you consider buying clothes from Greatness Wins?

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Mohsin Baldiwala

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Mohsin Baldiwala, an experienced MLB writer at EssentiallySports, holds a degree in Journalism and Mass Communications with a minor in public policy. His journey into the heart of baseball is as unique as it is charming, taking root in the quirky universe of 'Seinfeld.' It was through the endearingly hapless George Costanza, a character with his own comedic ties to the New York Yankees, that Mohsin first glimpsed the allure of the storied franchise.

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