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George W. Bush surprised Derek Jeter with a going away present

by Michael Katz
Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports
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The Texas Rangers brought George W. Bush to Derek Jeter’s MLB farewell tour.

It was sort of adorable.

Bush presented Jeter with a framed photo of the pair before the 43rd president threw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium after September 11.

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Then he patted Pudge Rodriguez on the head.

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