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Derek Jeter Wins World Series MVP

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter won the World Series Co-MVP award after a dramatic Game 4 home run past midnight gave him the Mister November nickname. Jeter's leadership during New York's post-9/11 World Series run became one of the defining sports moments of the decade.

Events

  1. November 4, 2001
    Derek Jeter Wins World Series MVP

    New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter won the World Series Co-MVP award after a dramatic Game 4 home run past midnight gave him the Mister November nickname. Jeter's leadership during New York's post-9/11 World Series run became one of the defining sports moments of the decade.

  2. November 6, 2001
    Ludacris Releases Word of Mouf

    Atlanta rapper Ludacris released his major-label debut Word of Mouf, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and sold over four million copies, establishing Atlanta trap-adjacent hip-hop in the mainstream.