When Derek Jeter stepped to the plate in the ninth inning on Thursday night, one more hit stood between the great Yankees shortstop and a final signature moment in pinstripes. As the Cooperstown-bound star connected on an inside-out swing, he secure that moment and another winning season for his team.

Lost in the excitement and fervor of Jeter's moment was a noteworthy accomplishment for the Yankees franchise. When the winning run cross home plate and the team mobbed Jeter in the infield, the team secured win No. 82 and guaranteed a non-losing season.

Many words can be used to describe Jeter's career and tenure as the Yankees leader and captain, but 'winner' supersedes them all. In 20 years as a big leaguer, Jeter never played on a losing team.

On Thursday night, his walk-off hit secured that reality for the entire duration of his career as the Yankees shortstop.

What word or phrase would you use to describe Jeter's career? Did you expect the captain to come through in that moment last night?

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