New York Gallery to Display Art by Former Yankee Star Derek Jeter

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Five-time series champion Derek Jeter was at New York’s Taglialatella Galleries last week, signing pieces for the upcoming exhibition of Russell Young’s work on the legendary shortstop in conjunction with Major League Baseball.

“Jeter wanted an artist to make a collection of paintings,” gallery partner Brian Swarts tells us. “He likes art and wanted images that were important to him in his career. They went through a variety of artists and Russell arrived because Jeter liked his style and thought the art was cool.”

The collection features original paintings and screen prints of Jeter in action, including a word titled “The Swing,” of him hitting a home run against the Mets in the 2000 World Series.

The other, titled “The Jump,” shows him making a play on a short stop.

Each original work is covered with diamond dust, creating a sparkling effect, and will be signed by Jeter.

They’re going for $40,000 to $60,000 for a diptych of both.

Those who purchase the works will be invited to dinner with Jeter, prepared by famous chef Daniel Boulud in Miami, Florida, during Art Basel.

The works will also be displayed at Art Miami, where fans can get prints for $1,000.