Derek Jeter covered in slime after winning Kids’ Choice award

It’s not often that the world of Major League Baseball and Nickelodeon intersect, but here we are. Former New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter was honored at the Kids’ Choice Awards on Thursday. The legendary middle infielder was given the aptly named Legends Award during the ceremony.

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Anyone who has watched Nickelodeon, or has kids who watch the channel, knows that being slimed is always a real concern. The channel decided to celebrate Jeter’s prestigious award by giving him their most infamous honor.

Nope, your eyes do not deceive you. Yes, that is baseball legend Derek Jeter getting hit with roughly 12 gallons on gold slime.

Jeter seems pretty surprised at first, but you have to think he knew about being slimed going in, right? Otherwise, someone’s about to get fired for ruining those clothes.

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Unless … hold on a minute … has anyone been keeping track of Alex Rodriguez during the All-Star break? Did he set this up in order to humiliate Jeter on a national stage? Who are you working with, A-Rod? Was it the kid from Henry Danger? Show yourselves, you cowards!

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