July 11, 201016 yr Just thought you guys should know the great Bob Sheppard passed away this morning. RIP Mr. Sheppard. You will be missed.
July 11, 201016 yr RIP He will be missed. 99 years old, though, I do congratulate him for making it that long, and doing what he loved to do for so many years.
July 12, 201016 yr That's a damn shame. He was legendary. His delivery was subtle and to the point. It's much better than the tacky stuff we get today. The Nationals PA guy is among the worst: "Now batting...Christian Guuuuuuuuuuzzzmaaaaaaaaan!" I wonder to what extent the Yankees recorded some of Sheppard's best lines and plan to reuse them.
July 12, 201016 yr RIP. I went to Yankee Stadium one year late, in 2008, but I do remember hearing Jeter coming out to the recording of Sheppard's voice, which was pretty cool. "Now batting for the Yankees, Number 2, Derek Jeter. Number 2."
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