Well, if there’s one thing of consequence that came out of CBS News mistakenly congratulating “Michael Jeter” during the All-Star Game, it’s that plenty of people now know that a Michael Jeter did exist. It’s just that instead of Jeter being the world famous shortstop for the New York Yankees that CBS News undoubtedly meant to congratulate, Michael Jeter was actually a character actor and comedian who starred in films like Jurassic Park III, The Green Mile and Air Bud.
Oh, the internet also had a ton of fun with CBS News and “Michael Jeter”. That may not be anything consequential, but it was damn hilarious.
Who DOESN'T respect late character actor Michael Jeter. But aren't we a little late to the party?
— Chris Regan (@ChrisRRegan) July 15, 2014
Michael Jeter
Born: July 15, 2014
Died: July 15. 2014
Career numbers: .356 BA, 324 HR, 1,456 RBI, 1.080 OPS, 108.4 WAR, 58 JAWS.
— Richard Deitsch (@richarddeitsch) July 16, 2014
Easy mistake. Michael is next to Derek on keyboard. RT @CBSNews: Michael Jeter takes bow at his final All-Star game http://t.co/VlesPJwOG6
— Cork Gaines (@CorkGaines) July 16, 2014
"Who is: Michael Jeter?" #JeopardySports pic.twitter.com/yEvMHVV6pI
— Jeopardy Sports (@JeopardySports) July 16, 2014
Michael Jeter was a legend. But let's not forget Derek Jordan! pic.twitter.com/mJwUnLVX7l
— FanSided (@FanSided) July 16, 2014
#RE2P3CT RT @nick_pants: michael jeter takes a bow #re2pect pic.twitter.com/nsugYczYBo
— Paul Dodson (@Paul_Dodson) July 16, 2014
Once again, Wikipedia justifies its existence. RT @markdubya: God bless you, Internet. #MichaelJeter pic.twitter.com/bbUCxMGftU
— Don Van Natta Jr. (@DVNJr) July 16, 2014
