Legendary Yankee Stadium announcer Bob Sheppard passed away today at the age of 99. He was as much a part of the Yankee mystique as the Stadium itself. The new Yankee Stadium has brilliantly recreated many of the features of the old stadium, but they'll never replace the "Voice of God".
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter has honored Bob Sheppard by continuing to have Bob's recorded voice introduce him whenever he comes to bat. Jeter will bring Sheppard's voice with him to the All-Star game this Tuesday, and plans to continue this tribute at Yankee Staidum until he retires.
Below is a video tribute to Bob Sheppard played on the Yankee Stadium scoreboard on May 7th, 2000:
Rest in peace, Bob. There will never be another like you.
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