NEW YORK (YBH.ME) – Iconic Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter scored his 2,722 hit in pinstripes tonight to surpass Lou Gehrig’s 72 year old record.  Fans sat through a near two hour rain delay to witness a piece of Yankees history.

New York Yankee Derek Jeter breaks team record.

Many think Jeter is en route to 4,000 career hits.  A feat only accomplished by Pete Rose and Ty Cobb.  Derek Jeter has been the Yankees starting shortstop since 1996.  He is 53rd on the all-time MLB hit list and 2nd among active players (Ken Griffey Jr. is 1st).

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