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Little Joe Loudmouth: The Derek Jeter Ad That Will Give You Chills

I'm not a Yankees fan, but I am a Derek Jeter fan.  It's hard not to be.  Especially in sports today, there's not too many like Jeter.  A good guy on and off the field.  Never involved in any controversy.  A hall of famer who is retiring with the same team he started with.  Yeah, he's the last of his kind.

So as we watch his final games, more ads continue to come out in celebration of his amazing career...and this latest one by Gatorade may be the best to date.  We all have seen the Jordan "Respect" commercial where everyone tips their cap to The Captain.  In my opinion, this one is better.

If this ad doesn't give you chills, I'm pretty sure you're dead.  You have Frank Sinatra singing My Way in the background as Jeter walks the streets of New York on his way to the stadium.  The genuine excitement on these fans faces as The Captain walks by is priceless.

This ad truly paints the picture of how beloved this man is to the millions of fans who have adored him for the last 20 years.  You don't have to be a fan of the pinstripes to appreciate how special Derek Jeter is.

 

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