Who made the famous flip play in 2001?

Derek Jeter’s “flip play” is one of the most iconic plays of the legendary shortstop’s illustrious 20-season career with the Yankees. It occurred in the bottom of the seventh inning in Game 3 of the 2001 ALDS in Oakland, Calif.

What year was the flip play Jeter?

2001
As many accolades as Jeter may have accumulated and as many plays as he may have been a part of during his 20-year career, there is, according to Jeter, no play more associated with him than “the flip play” that happened on October 13, 2001.

What is the name of the play Derek Jeter made in a playoff game against Oakland?

Jeter is being inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Wednesday. The rest of us may still gape at the famous “Flip Play” and call it a touchstone moment in Derek Jeter’s career, another example of instinct and a certain undefinable winning something that the Yankees star possessed.

Is Giambi safe on flip?

Of course, former A’s manager Art Howe believes Giambi was safe. But he also knows that he likely would have been called safe had he slid. “Where’s replay when you need it?” Howe told ESPN’s, Tim Kurkjian.

Who did Jeter throw out at home?

Jeter’s play prevented Jeremy Giambi from tying the game and potentially sweeping the New York Yankees. Instead, Jeter threw out Giambi and the Yankees won the game 1-0 and then won the next two games to advance to the ALCS.

Was Derek Jeter Clutch?

Jeter put up great stats through his career, but part of his HOF resume was the fact that he was one of the most clutch players of all time. The New York Yankees shortstop proved to be one of the most clutch players in baseball history while helping the Yanks win five World Series titles before hanging up his cleats.

Who won the 2001 World Series?

Arizona Diamondbacks
2001 World Series/Champion

The 97th edition of the World Series, it was a best-of-seven playoff between the National League (NL) champion Arizona Diamondbacks and the three-time defending World Series champions and American League (AL) champion New York Yankees. The Diamondbacks defeated the Yankees, four games to three to win the series.

Who did the Mariners lose to in the 2001 playoffs?

New York Yankees
New York Yankees over Seattle Mariners (4-1)