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Yankees Honor The Boss, The Voice

NEW YORK -- "Good evening ... ladies and gentlemen ... and welcome ... to Yankee Stadium." It's not easy convincing thousands of New Yorkers to stand and remain silent for any stretch of time. But as Bob Sheppard's legendary, timeless greeting trailed into the thick Bronx air Friday night, that's exactly what the masses...

George Steinbrenner Tribute Features Moment of Silence, Black Armbands

ANAHEIM, Calif -- The news of George Steinbrenner's death dominated the day leading up to the All-Star Game, and prior to the game Tuesday night Major League Baseball honored Steinbrenner while Angel Stadium flags flew at half-staff. A brief photo tribute played on the video board while fans applauded and the public...

George Steinbrenner Dies After Massive Heart Attack

(July 13) -- George Steinbrenner has died from a massive heart attack this morning, according to the latest reports. He had just celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4. Steinbrenner has been the longest owner of New York Yankees MLB franchise: He took over in 1973 when the Yankees were struggling, paying $8.7 million with...

Bob Sheppard, Yankee Stadium's 'Voice of God,' Dies

(July 11) -- Bob Sheppard, the public address announcer at Yankee Stadium for more than six decades, died at his home in Baldwin, N.Y. Sunday. Sheppard, dubbed the "Voice of God" by legendary Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson, was 99.

Bob Sheppard, Yankee Stadium's 'Voice of God,' Dies at 99

Bob Sheppard, the public address announcer at Yankee Stadium for more than six decades, died at his home in Baldwin, N.Y. Sunday. Sheppard, dubbed the "Voice of God" by legendary Yankees outfielder Reggie Jackson, was 99. Sheppard began announcing Yankee games in 1951, Mickey Mantle's rookie year, and he did so until...

Bob Sheppard News From the Web

05/15/12 Three chicks welcomed into the peregrine family atop... Source: Grantham Journal - Grantham - Lincolnshire - UK A FAMILY of peregrine falcons is now complete following the hatching of three eggs.
05/10/12 Carl Beane Dies: 5 Other Great Announcers We've Lost... Source: International Business Times (Australia) Carl Beane's death was just one of several recent passings in the world of sports announcing that have come in recent years.
04/16/12 Subcontractors argue against slowdown in carrier... Source: Daily Press Executives from companies that supply and test parts on aircraft carriers argued Monday that a further slowdown to the U.S. Navy 's carrier program would leave the country without skilled workers crucial to keeping the costs of the ships down.

Background on Bob Sheppard

Robert Leo "Bob" Sheppard (October 20, 1910 – July 11, 2010) was the long-time public address announcer for numerous New York area college and professional sports teams, in particular the MLB New York Yankees (1951–2007), and the NFL New York Giants (1956–2006).

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