Michael Jordan surprises Derek Jeter at retirement party Posted Sep 8, 2014 People who know Derek Jeter were asked how they thought the Yankees' captain would feel on the day of his retirement ceremony. It turns out there was someone at Yankee Stadium yesterday who is one of only a few people on the planet who can understand what Jeter is going through. That person is three-time NBA retiree Michael Jordan, a surprise guest at Sunday's retirement party. (Newsday)