Athletes react to Derek Jeter's walk-off hit in Yankee Stadium farewell

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter ended his career at Yankees Stadium with a walk-off single to right field on Thursday night. Athletes from across the

New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter ended his career at Yankees Stadium with a walk-off single to right field on Thursday night. Athletes from across the sports world shared their reactions on Twitter.

Detroit Tigers pitchers Justin Verlander and David Price said they were not surprised Jeter finished the game in dramatic fashion. NBA MVP Kevin Durant, Super Bowl champion Russell Wilson and NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson were just a few more of the athletes to congratulate Jeter on his last game at Yankee Stadium.

Jeter on why he is retiring: "I still feel as though I could play, I just don’t want to.''"...Perfect answer. RE2PECT

— Kevin Durant (@KDTrey5) September 26, 2014

All Time. Vintage Captain.

— Kevin Love (@kevinlove) September 26, 2014

Incredible!!! Did anyone expect anything less. #storybook #RE2PECT #FairWellCaptain

— Justin Verlander (@JustinVerlander) September 26, 2014

An epic night for one of my favorite guys! Feel honored to have played beside him and to call him my friend. #RE2PECT #FarewellCaptain

— Nick Swisher (@NickSwisher) September 26, 2014

Shocker! #thecaptain does it like he always does!! That's what I envisioned 3000 to be like! Not 37 rows deep to left center!! #welldonejeet

— David Price (@DAVIDprice24) September 26, 2014

My buddy Derek Jeter is the greatest of All time. #RE2PECT http://t.co/NrtBbba4jP

— Russell Wilson (@DangeRussWilson) September 26, 2014

I've watched this man bring so much joy to this city. I have nothing but admiration for you. Congrats on an amazing career!! #Jeter #RE2PECT

— Henrik Lundqvist (@HLundqvist) September 26, 2014

That was amazing #DerekJeter. What a way to finish a historic career! @Jumpman23 #RE2PECT

— Dez Bryant (@DezBryant) September 26, 2014

That was amazing!! Way to go out Captain. Wow it doesn't get any better than that

— Eric LeGrand (@EricLeGrand52) September 26, 2014

#RE2PECT

— Jimmie Johnson (@JimmieJohnson) September 26, 2014

Gotta have #RE2PECT for Jeters career!!

— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) September 26, 2014

Much #RE2PECT to one of the all time greatest Yankees...couldn't have closed out a better way #Jeter

— Danny Green (@DGreen_14) September 26, 2014

Jeter always played the game in the most respectful way. Honored to have been able to watch, play and learn from one of the greatest!!

— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) September 26, 2014

It's only fitting that this Throwback Thursday goes out to the Captain Derek Jeter #Re2pect #LivingLegend pic.twitter.com/ONSgSzzZXq

— Reggie Bush (@ReggieBush) September 26, 2014