Derek Jeter appears on the cover of The New Yorker

Retiring New York Yankees' captain Derek Jeter is featured on the cover of The New Yorker along with an essay from Roger Angell about the shortstops final season.

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Retiring New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter is featured on the cover of this week's issue of The New Yorker along with an essay from Roger Angell about the shortstop's final season.

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The cover art was drawn by Mark Ulriksen, who said it was an odd task for a Boston Red Sox fan.

"I loathe the Yankees, but I appreciate and respect Jeter. No baseball fan can ever forget ‘the flip’ against the Oakland A’s in the playoffs. He’s a classic—humble, consistently spectacular, both at bat and in the field... Commemorating his career with a farewell cover is something that I’m sure even the Red Sox Nation can forgive me for.”

After reading Angell's essay, be sure to check out Tom Verducci's profile of the legendary baseball writer.

GALLERY: DEREK JETER'S FAREWELL TOUR GIFTS

Derek Jeter's Farewell Tour Gifts

A "RE2PECT" metal placard from the Green Monster autographed by the Red Sox, second base emblazoned with his No. 2 and pinstripes, and a pair of Yankees-themed boots

Damian Strohmeyer/SI (2); Steven Senne/AP

from the Boston Red Sox on Sept. 16

A kayak and framed Don Zimmer jersey

Chris O'Meara/AP

from the Tampa Bay Rays on Sept. 16

A bucket of Maryland crabs, naval captain's hat, oversized mallet and cake

Patrick Semansky/AP

from the Baltimore Orioles on Sept. 14

An inscribed crystal with a ''2'' logo, framed patches from his 14 All-Star appearances, a 10-day trip to Tuscany, and a massage machine

John Iacono/SI

from the New York Yankees on Sept. 7

A three-night luxury trip to Banff, Alberta, complete with a helicopter tour of the Rocky Mountains and Jeter's choice of golf or ski lessons

Dan Hamilton/Icon Sportswire

from the Toronto Blue Jays on Aug. 31

Two seats from Tiger Stadium and three portraits

Steven King/Icon Sportswire

from the Detroit Tigers on Aug. 27

Cowboy boots and a framed signed picture with former President George W. Bush from 2001

Max Faulkner/Fort Worth Star-Telegram/MCT via Getty Images; LM Otero/AP

from the Texas Rangers on July 30

Framed jerseys autographed by the Reds' two shortstop captains (Dave Concepcion and Barry Larkin) and photos taken June 3, 2003, the day he was name the 11th Yankees captain while in Cincinnati

Jim McIsaac/Getty Images

from the Cincinnati Reds on July 19

Lego mosaic of Jeter's first career home run on Opening Day 1996 in Cleveland and an electric guitar

Ian Johnson/Icon SMI; Tony Dejak/AP

from the Cleveland Indians on July 10

Second-base bag from the final game at the Metrodome, the 2009 ALDS which Jeter's Yankees won 4-1

Ann Heisenfelt/AP

from the Minnesota Twins on July 5

Customized bottle of 2009 Abreu Madrona Ranch Cabernet and a resort stay in Napa Valley

Jason O. Watson/Getty Images

from the Oakland Athletics on June 15

Seat from the Kingdome, a base and an engraved watch

Otto Greule Jr/Getty Images

from the Seattle Mariners on June 10

Stan Musial cuff links

Jeff Roberson/AP

from the St. Louis Cardinals on May 26

Baseball-themed bench and a glass encased mounting of shortstop dirt

Nam Y. Huh/AP

from the Chicago White Sox on May 25

No. 2 from the Wrigley Field scoreboard

Robin Alam/Icon SMI

from the Chicago Cubs on May 20

No. 2 subway tile mosaic, cake and painting

Rich Graessle/Icon SMI; Kathy Willens/AP

from the New York Mets on May 15

Gold-plated bat

Mike McGinnis/Getty Images

from the Milwaukee Brewers on May 11

12-foot long paddleboard

Harry How/Getty Images

from the Los Angeles Angels on May 7

Cowboy boots, a 10 gallon cowboy hat and set of golf clubs

Bob Levey/Getty Images

from the Houston Astros on April 2

- Brendan Maloy