A Rough Day In Yankees Universe
by Brandon C. on Jul 11, 2010 12:06 PM EDT
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PrintToday is, as the title says, a rough day in Yankees Universe. After a dissapointing loss to the Mariners last night, the news came out this morning that legendary PA announcer Bob Sheppard has passed away at age 99. This is devastating news to Yankees Universe, as Bob Sheppard was the voice of the Yankees for over 4,500 baseball games, 22 pennants, and 13 world series victories.
Sheppard made his Yankees PA debut on April 17, 1951, a win over the Boston Red Sox. Sheppard officially announced his retirement on November 26, 2009.
Sheppard was the greatest Yankee to never put on a Yankees uniform.
From WIkipedia:
(on Derek Jeter using his recording)
Sheppard is thrilled with this: "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."
Sheppard frequently cited Mickey Mantle as one of his favorite names to announce. Said Sheppard, "Mickey Mantle says 'Everytime Bob Sheppard introduced me at Yankee Stadium, I got shivers up my spine.' And I said to him, 'So did I.'"
R.I.P. Bob Sheppard.
In other Yankees news, the Yankees lost another game thanks to Joba Chamberlain last night. Many people are calling for the release/trading/hitting by a bus of Joba, but the truth is this is not the first pitcher to happen to this season. Remember when Burnett and Vazquez were being called out? They returned to solid form. Give Joba some time and he will succeed.
The only question is, do the Yankees have the time? Should the Yankees put Joba in a mop up role until he pitches well again and use someone like Robertson in the set-up role? Truth is, no matter who the Yankees put in the set-up role, that pitcher will be under high scrutiny every time he gives up a hit. It is a lose-lose situation for the Yankees.
Anyone who thinks that Phil Hughes should have gone to the bullpen if Cliff Lee was acquired is an idiot. Hughes, an All-Star this season, does not need to be treated like Joba does, nor would he benefit from a trip to the bullpen. The team wouldn't benefit in the long run, either.
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Sheppard was a great man who lived a great life
Thanks for the voice and the memories. RIP.
RIP
always loved that man’s voice. He was like God over the PA system.
His mother has a tattoo that reads, "Son".
Sharks have a week dedicated to HIM.
"It doesn't take more than one person, to talk to a woman.
Stay thirsty my friends."
The term "legendary" is over-used
But not here. Bob Sheppard was legendary. He will be remembered as the greatest PA announcer of all time. He was worthy of his nickname “the voice of God”. He will be missed.
very depressing
first news i heard this morning. i wonder what the yankees will do to honor him. its not like he had a number they could put on their sleeve for the rest of the season.
maybe a stripe or something?
I believe in the Church of Baseball
by Frank Campagnola on Jul 11, 2010 12:24 PM EDT reply actions
R.I.P. Bob Sheppard
"We're only going to score 17 points?" - Tom Brady
"Well played, Mauer." - Guy from PS3 commercials
Damn
I don’t mean to sound like a cold a-hole, but we knew it would come sometime soon. Still hits hard though, I loved hearing his voice announcing every player when I was small. Like Travis said, the best Yankee to never wear a jersey. R.I.P.
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.
Vince Lombardi
You mean like Brandon said or did he say that and I copied what he said (not trying to sound like a jerk, serious question)
Writer for Pinstripe Alley.
"Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth."
"So I close in saying that I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for."
Whooooooooooops
I thought Travis wrote it. My bad Brandon. Amazing article though, sorry for the mistake lol
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.
Vince Lombardi
It's no problem
I thought I might have copied something Travis wrote in the last piece, which I haven’t read yet.
Writer for Pinstripe Alley.
"Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth."
"So I close in saying that I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for."
The 'Voice of God' is gone...
News i never wanted to hear. All my life he was the voice that echoed through the stadium. He made it feel like home. He was a person like no other, one that can never be replaced. This is like losing a best friend. R.I.P. Bob Sheppard and thank you. We will truly miss you.
RIP, from a Sox fan
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 11, 2010 12:38 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Do you know who the great
PA announcer was for the Old Towne Team, “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls”….
His mother has a tattoo that reads, "Son".
Sharks have a week dedicated to HIM.
"It doesn't take more than one person, to talk to a woman.
Stay thirsty my friends."
by Great Gatsby on Jul 11, 2010 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
No I dont know his name
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by bestbostonsports on Jul 11, 2010 5:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Bob Sheppard
R.I.P and may you be in a better world.
look, it's CashMonay , bitches! you down with da O.P.P... Cash does, give it up !
Very Few People...
Very few people can ever say with any degree of legitimacy that they were the best at what they did. Bob Sheppard could. Yankee Stadium hasn’t been the same without him the past four years. His voice will always be remembered.
by Let's Talk About Tex Baby on Jul 11, 2010 12:51 PM EDT reply actions
Sigh
I’ll never forget all the times I went to games and heard his voice echo throughout the stadium. His nickname was “the voice of God” and it was the most appropriate and perfect nickname for Mr. Bob Sheppard. I was in attendance on May 7th, 2000 for Bob Sheppard Day, the day in which he was honored for 50 years of timeless, flawless, downright perfect work as the PA. Derek Jeter will continue to honor your memory as long as he plays at Yankee Stadium, and the fans who grew up with you will always honor and cherish your memory forever. R.I.P. Bob Sheppard.
"WHO WOULD LEAD?! THE CLOWN?!"
by I'mGivingYouARaise on Jul 11, 2010 12:58 PM EDT reply actions
sheppard..
was the greatest. Ill never forget what it was like sitting in the bleachers all those years and hearing his voice for 9 innings.
Regarding Joba… ive said, lets trade his ass, but i think his upside will eventually outweigh the negative performances. That being said, i wouldnt trust him in a playoff game right now.
His value is as low as it will be
Hopefuly, but trading him now would NOT be a good idea
I firmly believe that any man's finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle - victorious.
Vince Lombardi
Of course not
but the angst factor takes hold sometimes. Yeah, let’s release him too, sighs.
His mother has a tattoo that reads, "Son".
Sharks have a week dedicated to HIM.
"It doesn't take more than one person, to talk to a woman.
Stay thirsty my friends."
by Great Gatsby on Jul 11, 2010 1:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Just imagine what the man has seen over the years....
Born in 1910… 60+ Years of announcing.. The players he has met., the people he has touched… "Now batting, Number 2, Derek Jeter, Number 2. " Welcome home Mr. Sheppard. Rest in Peace…
Pain heals, chicks dig scars, glory lasts forever!!!!!!
Rest in Peace, Bob
I’m sorry I never got to hear him live.
Usqueadbaugham! Anam muck an dhoul ! Did ye drink me doornail?
I heard him a bunch of times
I remember my first yankees game I really didn’t understand the whole PA announcer thing (my first game was a mets game with a regular boring PA guy) and I asked my dad what was going on, why is there this booming voice every batter, why doesn’t every team have this
Writer for Pinstripe Alley.
"Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth."
"So I close in saying that I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for."
Now Jeter has to play forever
so we can all hear Bob.
God v. God
When God speaks to Bob Sheppard he’s going to think he’s hearing an echo… Wait until Mantle hears his name announced in the Heavenly All-Star game it will give him shivers again.
Win won for Bob today guys
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Jul 11, 2010 1:37 PM EDT reply actions
or win one
either will do
by HappyLuckyGoldenDragonNumber1! on Jul 11, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
on Joba
Wasn’t he struggling before the break last year? Then he went home for the break and came back great. Let’s hope for something similar. And let’s hope we score 10 runs today and don’t need to care who pitches the 8th today.
by long time listener on Jul 11, 2010 2:04 PM EDT reply actions
Bob Sheppard's voice was chilling.
I was lucky enough to attend multiple games where Sheppard was the PA at the old Stadium, and his voice was one of the distinguished features of Yankee Stadium. Each syllable in every name was perfect and I was glad that he never tried be like “now batting FOR YOUR NEW YORK YANKEES, NUMBER 2, DEREKKKKKKKKKKK JETERRRRRRRRRRRRRR!” Those PA’s are annoying and I’m glad his replacement (Paul Olden) doesn’t do that either. If you’ve ever seen the DVD of the History of the Yankees, it features a small bit where Sheppard mocks announcers who do this, it’s priceless.
Rest in Peace, Mr. Sheppard.
Did you know Joe Morgan thinks Cano will win a batting title one day?
good description
99 years old… and announced everyone from DiMaggio to Jeter. Best wishes to his family.
"Bochy said there was nothing wrong with Buster Posey. He thought Eli Whiteside had a better chance of scoring on a gapper...Bochy said he might have had Whiteside try to steal second"
"What do I want you to do? What are you doing in the National League?"- John McGraw
"117 elements, and still no Stanfurdium"- carp (paraphrased)
by natteringnabob on Jul 11, 2010 10:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I will never forget
He was the voice of Yankee Stadium my entire life, and his voice was a big part of the experience of Yankee stadium 1.0 and 2.0. He will be missed
He's the Best PA Announcer of All Time
including every sport. Nobody did it better than he does. The new guy the Yankees got is very good- I’m glad he’s continuing Bob’s tradition of not sounding like an obnoxious cheerleader every time a Yankee comes to bat (like the Blue Jays guy). But no offense to the new guy (don’t know his name), nobody will be better than Bob Sheppard. Rest in Peace, Bob.
"I'm looking at 600 as first base. I want to run right through it and use it as a platform and a spring board for more to come"- Alex Rodriguez
Paul Olden
Writer for Pinstripe Alley.
"Today I consider myself the luckiest man on the face of this earth."
"So I close in saying that I may have had a tough break, but I have an awful lot to live for."
Bob Sheppard...
There will be others to follow in his footsteps… but he was absolutely the voice of Yankee Stadium. He will be missed. Rest in Peace, Bob.
"If you're a Yankee fan, or if you're not a Yankee fan - you have to admit, we're winners." -Paul O'Neill
Bob was one in a million.
He was the Voice of the Yankees from Mantle to Jeter. Not to mention, the Voice of the Giants for so many years. He announced every player, Yankee and visiting team, from rookie to HOFer, with the same dignity and grace. It’s impossible to even imagine anyone else filling his shoes.
RIP
This man was such a huge part of my childhood. He touched millions of lives and he’ll be greatly missed. Until last November, I never thought I wouldn’t someday hear his voice over the PA at the Stadium again. Sad, sad day for all of baseball.
RIP Bob, Your voice was the only one I have ever heard at Yankee Stadium. I will never forget your greeting of the fans. ‘’Good evening ladies and gentilemen, welcome to Yankee stadium’’ it will always be a cherished memory for me, May God Bless you and your family. Thank you for the memories
You can take the man outta New York, but can never take New York outta the man!
I had the opportunity to meet Mr. Sheppard in 2002
One of the most blessed people I’d ever met. I only wish I could’ve enjoyed one more minute just talking baseball, as we did that day. Thank you for every game I got to enjoy hearing you; as well I thank you for just being a good part of the world.
May he rest in peace.
I Am HockeyMan!!
"When I tap my stick like this (thump, thump, thump), put the puck on the tape, and I'll take care of things." Jaromir Jagr, for Bud Light.
He will be missed. It hasn’t been right since he retired…
" I don't go to work.... I go to a game" - Bob Sheppard RIP
by RolliePollieKovy on Jul 12, 2010 12:31 PM EDT up reply actions
RIP
He’ll be announcing Ruth, Gehrig, DiMaggio, Mantle, Scooter, and Munson from now on.
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