Derek Jeter's farewell tour

Sept. 28: Derek Jeter meets former Red Sox captain Jason Varitek before the game.

Sept. 28: NHL legend and former Boston Bruin Bobby Orr takes the field to honor Derek Jeter.

Sept. 28: Red Sox coach Brian Butterfield brings a pair of custom L.L. Bean boots to Derek Jeter.

Derek Jeter's request for a day off against the Red Sox on Sept. 26 was a first. "Never," he said. "Yeah, today. I couldn't play today. First time."

Sept. 25: Derek Jeter celebrates his walk-off single against the Orioles in his final game at Yankee Stadium.

Sept. 25: Derek Jeter hits a game-winning RBI in the ninth inning against the Orioles in his final home game at Yankee Stadium.

Sept. 25: In the ninth inning, Derek Jeter acknowledges the crowd in what becomes his time at shortstop at Yankee Stadium.

Sept. 24: Derek Jeter was 0-for-4 against the Orioles in the second-to-last-game at Yankee Stadium.

Sept. 24: Fans take pictures of Derek Jeter in his last at-bat of his second-to-last-game at Yankee Stadium.

Sept. 24: Members of Derek Jeter's family, including father Sanderson Charles Jeter (seated left) , mother Dorothy Jeter (standing right) and grandmother Dorothy Connors (seated right) watch from suite at Yankees Stadium.

Sept. 24: Derek Jeter and the Yankees are officially eliminated from postseason contention after a loss to the Orioles.

Sept. 16: Derek Jeter is honored before the Rays game with a Don Zimmer Jersey by Zoot Zimmer, catcher Jose Molina and third baseman Evan Longoria.

Sept. 14: Derek Jeter is presented with a bushel of crabs from former Orioles' Boog Powell.

Sept. 14: Derek Jeter is joined on the field by Orioles manager Buck Showalter. Showalter was Jeter's first Yankees manager.

Sept. 10: American pop artist Charles Fazzino presents a piece to Derek Jeter.

Sept. 7: Derek Jeter salutes the fans at a ceremony honoring him before the game against the Royals at Yankee Stadium on Derek Jeter Day.

Sept. 7: Derek Jeter (middle) poses with Michael Jordan and Yankees former player Dave Winfield at a ceremony before the game against the Royals.

Sept. 7: A base on Derek Jeter Day.

Aug. 31: Blue Jays players Mark Buehrie, left, and Jose Bautista present Derek Jeter with a check for $10,000 to his Turn 2 Foundation.

Aug. 27: Derek Jeter thanks Detroit Tigers greats Al Kaline, left, and Willie Horton right after they presented him with a set of seats from old Tigers Stadium.

Aug. 27: Derek Jeter waves to the crowd as Detroit Tigers President, CEO & GM David Dombrowski applauds during a pre game ceremony horning Jeter.

Aug. 27: Derek Jeter is presented with three paintings representing all the fields he played on in Michigan by relief pitcher Phil Coke (left), relief pitcher Joba Chamberlain (44) and president Dave Dombrowski.

Aug. 25: Derek Jeter has a check presented to his Turn Two Foundation by Kansas City Royals GM Dayton More (right) and president Dan Glass.

Aug. 9: Derek Jeter walks back to first base after running out a sixth inning infield base hit against the Indians. It was Jeter's 3,431st career hit moving him past Honus Wagner and into sixth on the all-time hit list.

Aug. 8: Derek Jeter shows off his Nike signature cleat.

July 30: Derek Jeter and former president George W. Bush pose during a pre-game ceremony.

July 30: Rangers former second baseman Michael Young (L), Derek Jeter and former catcher Ivan Rodriguez pose during a pre-game ceremony at Globe Life Park.

July 28: Derek Jeter singles in the seventh inning to pass Carl Yastrzemski and move into seventh on the all time hits.

July 19: Reds president of baseball operations and general manager Walt Jocketty and third baseman Todd Frazier present Derek Jeter a gift at Yankee Stadium.

July 15: Derek Jeter waves to the crowd as he leaves the field in the fourth inning of his final All-Star Game at Target Field.

Jul 7, 2014; Cleveland, OH, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) reacts to cheers in the first inning against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-167980 ORIG FILE ID: 20140707_kkt_ar7_054.jpg

New York Yankees infielder Derek Jeter (2) is presented with a gift by Oakland Athletics hitting coach Chili Davis (30) and manager Bob Melvin (6) before the start of the game at O.co Coliseum.

June 15: Derek Jeter thanks the Athletics.

May 26: Derek Jeter receives a check from the Cardinals to his charity.

Jeter is presented with gifts from White Sox designated hitter Paul Konerko before playing at U.S Cellular Field.

May 20: Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro (left) presents Derek Jeter with the No. 2 from the Wrigley Field scoreboard before their game at Wrigley Field.

May 15: Jeter tips his cap after the video tribute before the game against the New York Mets at Citi Field.

May 15: Mets chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon presents Jeter with a No. 2 mosaic made from New York subway tiles as a gift.

May 12: Mets third baseman David Wright (5) and right fielder Bobby Abreu (center) greet Derek Jeter (right) prior to the Subway Subway Series rivalry.

May 11: Derek Jeter is recognized for his achievements before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

May 9: Derek Jeter is confronted by a fan in the sixth inning during the game against the Brewers at Miller Park.

Derek Jeter's farewell tour began in Houston -- the city where it almost began. Jeter is the last link to the Yankees dynasty that won four World Series in five years. Follow his final season: May 7: Jeter hits his first home run of his final season against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

May 8: Jeter is presented a paddleboard by Mike Trout and Howie Kendrick of the Los Angeles Angels before the game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif.

May 1: In Robinson Cano's first series back in the Bronx, he turns a double play as former teammate Derek Jeter slides in at second base.

April 24: Derek Jeter signs autographs for fans before the game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

April 23: Derek Jeter looks on as starting pitcher Michael Pineda is ejected for using a pine tar on his neck against the Red Sox.

Aprril 16: Derek Jeter poses with the replica plaque with Zondwa Mandela, Rachel Robinson, and Sharon Robinson during the Jackie Robinson ceremony.

April 13: Derek Jeter sits a few games the Red Sox with tightness in right quad.

April 7: Mariano Rivera (left) and Andy Pettitte (right) throw out ceremonial first pitches to Derek Jeter and former catcher Jorge Posada.

April 7: Derek Jeter greets former Yankees greats Mariano Rivera, Jorge Posada, and Andy Pettitte before the home opener.

April 7: Derek Jeter (No. 2) stands for the national anthem before the his final home opener against the Orioles at Yankee Stadium.

April 7: Derek Jeter warms up at shortstop for the Yankees home opener.

Apr 7, 2014; Bronx, NY, USA; New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter (2) speaks at a press conference before the Yankees' home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium. Jeter announced in February that he will retire following this season. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports ORG XMIT: USATSI-165498 ORIG FILE ID: 20140404_mje_ae5_427.jpg

April 6, 2014: Jeter gets career hits No. 3,319 and 3,320, passing Paul Molitor to claim sole possession of eighth place on the all-time hits list.

A pair of custom boots and a Stetson hat are two of the gifts presented to retiring New York Yankees' Derek Jeter during a ceremony before a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) ORG XMIT: HTA109

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter, left, shakes hands with golfer Mark O'Meara during a ceremony to honor Jeter before a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, April 2, 2014, in Houston. In front of them are the gifts given to Jeter by former teammates Andy Pettitte and Roger Clemens and the Houston Astros. (AP Photo/Pat Sullivan) ORG XMIT: HTA108

Derek Jeter's farewell tour began in Houston -- the city where it almost began. Jeter is the last link to the Yankees dynasty that won four World Series in five years. Follow his final season:

April 1: Derek Jeter connects for his first hit of the 2014 season in the eighth inning against the Astros.

April 1: In a frightening moment, Derek Jeter is hit by a pitch in his first at-bat of the 2014 season. He's OK and remains in the game.

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter is hit by a pitch in the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Tuesday, April 1, 2014, in Houston. (AP Photo/Patric Schneider) ORG XMIT: TXPX109