Bob Sheppard passed away early this morning at his home in Baldwin, NY at the age of 99.
R.I.P. Bob Sheppard
(October 20, 1910 – July 11, 2010)
“Good evening… ladies and gentlemen… and welcome… to Yankee Stadium.”
“I have one style of speaking,…It’s the same at Yankee Stadium, at home, in the classroom, or when I lector at Mass.”
“Ladies and gentlemen… would you please rise… And now… please offer… a moment of silent prayer… for the service men and women… who are stationed around the globe… and especially remember… those who have lost their lives… defending our freedom…and our way of life.”
On Jeter using his voice: “It has been one of the greatest compliments I have received in my career of announcing. The fact that he wanted my voice every time he came to bat is a credit to his good judgment and my humility.”
M. B. Rozell
Kevin Rozell
Very nicely done!
RIP Bob Sheppard
God bless him for his lifetime of service for the Yankees
Nice tribute, Kevin.
Bob, you will never be forgotten by generations of Yankees and Giants fans. Condolences to your family.
RIP Voice of God
I’m saddened. We may have not known him on a one-to-one basis but he was still apart of all of our lives.
RIP Bob
RIP Bob Sheppard. A great man and legend has passed away, but he will not be forgotten. He is forever synonymous with the New York Yankees. God bless, Bob.