Jordan Brand Pays Homage to the Distinguished Athletic Car..

Jordan Brand Pays Homage to the Distinguished Athletic Career of New
York's Own Derek Jeter

Tuesday July 15, 10:09 am ET

Athletes, Celebrities, and Influencers Pay Tribute to Baseball Great
and Team Jordan Athlete Derek Jeter on the Eve of the Mid-Summer
Night's Classic


NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Last night, Jordan Brand, a division of
NIKE, Inc. (NYSE:NKE - News), along with New York socialites and
celebrities from the world of sports, music, entertainment and
fashion, came out in force to pay respect to one of professional
baseball’s greatest shortstops, Derek Jeter. The exclusive event
acknowledged the illustrious 13-year career of one of Team Jordan’s
first and finest superstars and also paid respect to one of America’s
greatest baseball cities, New York.


“To see so many teammates, friends and many of New York’s finest come
out to this event hosted by Jordan Brand and show support is truly an
honor,” said Derek Jeter, Team Jordan athlete. “This event is even
more special to me because it is part of the celebration of the last
All-Star game ever to be played at Yankee Stadium, a place that has
been my home for 13 seasons.”

New York hot spot, MARQUEE, was packed with honored guests who danced
the night away to tunes spun by a DJ trilogy – DJ Premier, DJ Beverly
Bond and celebrity DJ Idris Elba, aka DJ Driis. The theme for the
night was “Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow” highlighted throughout the
venue with famous sayings displayed proudly on the walls from notable
baseball legends and coaches, as well as a sophisticated ambiance of
lush colors and candles to add to the stylish mood of Marquee. The
Derek Jeter event produced an amazing list of who’s who in New York
including athletes such as Michael Jordan, baseball legends Reggie
Jackson, Wade Boggs and Dave Winfield, Joba Chamberlain, one of
Jeter’s teammates, Tino Martinez, former Jeter teammate, football
player Keith Bullock, and Ben Sheets, starting pitcher for the All-
Star game. Celebrities also came out to support Jeter, including
Gabrielle Union, Ethan Hawke, Billy Crystal, Jermaine Dupri, Mya,
Busta Rhymes, model Jaslene Gonzalez, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockton
of Boyz II Men, rapper Fabulous, R&B singer Lloyd, D. Woods of Danity
Kane and Terrence J of BET’s 106 & Park.

The event also showcased Derek Jeter’s signature shoe, the Jeter
Clutch, a high-performance training shoe that was developed to help
him train for the rigors of a 162-game season. Inspired by Jeter’s
renowned career, the Clutch is a superior training shoe that blends
the best aspects of the celebrated sports hero and allows consumers to
be as clutch as a three-time Gold Glove winner. Derek Jeter was one of
the first athletes personally handpicked by Michael Jordan to
represent the brand based on his dedication to hard work and his
desire to be the best.

The first colorway of the Jeter Clutch launched May 3, 2008 and the
All-Star version launched July 1, 2008, both with a suggested retail
price of $100. Retailer information is available at www.Jumpman23.com.

About Jordan Brand

A division of NIKE, Inc., Jordan Brand is a premium brand of footwear,
apparel and accessories inspired by the dynamic legacy, vision and
direct involvement of Michael Jordan. The Jordan Brand made its debut
in 1997 and has grown into a complete collection of performance and
lifestyle products for men, women and kids. The Jordan Brand remains
active in the community by donating a portion of its proceeds to
Jordan Fundamentals, an education grants program for teachers.

For more information on Jordan Brand, visit www.Jumpman23.com.