June 1 in Yankees History: Yankees draft Derek Jeter sixth overall (1992)

The Yankees selected high school shortstop Derek Jeter with the sixth overall pick of the MLB amateur draft. He would become the franchise's all-time hits leader, a five-time World Series champion, and a first-ballot Hall of Famer.

From the collection: Derek Jeter fan-cave plaque →

Source: Historical record

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