Derek Jeter and Dontrelle Willis Revisit 2003 World Series Memories, Willis Hilariously Brings Up Strikeout Moment
In a lighthearted moment between two baseball legends, Derek Jeter and Dontrelle Willis recently reminisced about their memorable World Series encounter in 2003. During their conversation, Willis humorously reminded Jeter of a pivotal moment when he struck him out during the series — a moment that Willis still hasn’t let go of.
“I still remember that strikeout in the World Series,” Willis said with a grin. “I got Jeter, and I’ll never forget it. It’s one of those moments I still hold onto!”
Jeter, always the good sport, chuckled at Willis’ comment but quickly made it clear that he wasn’t eager to relive that particular moment. “You can keep bringing it up, but I’m not trying to live that moment again,” Jeter joked. “Let’s just say I’ll leave that to you and Ortiz to keep talking about your glory days.”
Willis, ever the character, wasn’t about to let Jeter off the hook so easily. "Hey, it’s a part of history, right? You’ve got your rings, I’ve got my strikeout!” Willis added, much to Jeter's amusement.
Jeter, not wanting to dwell on the past, decided to turn the tables with some friendly banter. “You and Ortiz do what you do best — talk about your big moments,” he said with a smile. “I’ll just keep moving forward.”
The exchange between Jeter and Willis was filled with humor and mutual respect, as both players reflected on the unforgettable moments that have defined their careers. Despite their competitive history, the two clearly enjoy looking back at their shared experiences on the field, even if it involves some playful ribbing over the 2003 World Series.
Cowboys rookie makes most of surprise start & should be given bigger role
The Dallas Cowboys picked up an important win over the New York Jets in Week 5. However, this team still has plenty of issues to get cleaned up.
Going into their matchup with the New York Jets, the Cowboys gave rookie linebacker Shemar James the opportunity to make an impact in a surprise start.
The fifth-round pick has appeared in just two games for the Cowboys, but James has already shown his potential within the defense.
In the win over the Jets, James posted 15 tackles, and according to Pro Football Focus, James earned a 75.4 tackle grade.
Of course, not everything his roses for the rookie. PFF has James scoring grades in the 50s in the pass rush and coverage. But his coverage grade has already jumped nearly 20 points in just one week.
James was a standout defender in his three seasons with the Florida Gators. In each of his three seasons in Gainesville, James had over 45 tackles, with 64 in his final season.
The Cowboys were hoping the connection between defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus and linebacker Jack Sanborn would be one of the keys for the defense.
However, it could be time for the Cowboys to hand over the keys to James and see if the rookie can blossom into a draft steal.
