Bob Sheppard

Bob Sheppard, the man who could be heard announcing for the Yankees since 1951, has passed away, according to the New York Times. The 99-year-old died in his home on Long Island, confirmed his son. The Yankees and Bob Sheppard were a marriage made in heaven,” said his son Paul, 71. “I know St. Peter will now recruit him. If you’re lucky enough to go to heaven, you’ll be greeted by a voice, saying, ‘Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to heaven!’ ”Sheppard was a fan and player...Read Full Story

Bob Sheppard, the PA announcer at Yankee Stadium has died at the age of 99. Players, announcers, clubhouse attendants, and everyone inside baseball mourns his passing. He was known as being the most polite man you could ever meet at Yankee Stadium. Although some fans may not really understand why so many grown men would be moved by the voice and death of a public address announcer, if you knew Bob Sheppard, you would realize he was the most respected Yankees employee there ever was. Bob...Read Full Story

"A special natural ability or aptitude." This is Dictionary.com's definition on the word talent. Some people are gifted with the talent of athletics, brains, and even art for example. Even beyond the athletic realm of the sports world, there are many talented individuals that make the sporting event experience memorable. Those individuals are truly defined by that special natural ability. "Legendary Voices" will highlight the most talented broadcasters throughout sports history...Read Full Story

image courtesy of photobucket.com I work in a college mailroom. My days are spent walking from one side of the campus to the other and back again. And then again. I do the same thing at the same time in the same way every single day, five days a week, all year long. It gets old sometimes. And when it does, I think of Bob Sheppard. You don’t have to be a baseball fan to appreciate what Bob Sheppard did, you just need to have a job. Doesn’t matter what sort of job, either. CEO or housewife...Read Full Story

Globe and MailHow should Yankees honor passsing of Bob Sheppard?The Star-Ledger - NJ.comDan Levine/EPAYankee fans acknowledge the passing of their long-time stadium announcer, Bob Sheppard, prior to the game between the Yankees and Mariners on Sunday in Seattle. SEATTLE -- The Yankees intend to honor legendary public address announcer Bob ...Bob Sheppard, at 99; sonorous voice of the New York Yankees for 55 yearsBoston GlobeFor Franchise, Sheppard's Voice Was Sound of TraditionNew York...Read Full Story