The Yankees Bob Sheppard introduces Derek Jeter

Long time NY Yankees public address announcer Bob Sheppard introduces Derek Jeter. He's been the public address announcer for the Yankees since 1951! The first Yankee lineup Sheppard announced contained 5 future Hall of Famers: Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Johnny Mize, Yogi Berra, and Phil Rizzuto. The Yankees played the Boston Red Sox that day, so Sheppard also introduced Ted Williams and Lou Boudreau, for a total of seven future Hall of Famers. Sheppard is known for his distinctive announcing style, which has become a part of Yankee Stadium's lore. He begins by saying, "Good afternoon (or Good evening)... ladies and gentlemen... and welcome... to Yankee Stadium."

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[Adam Penale]

i miss sheppard

[mattnjnets108]

he always announces jeters name at the new stadium, the new pa announcer sucks.

[cowdust51]

#2 Derek Jeter,  #2, #2

[Chris p]

If you miss him listen to my tribute to Both Bob Sheppard and Eddie Layton...its the next best thing to Mr. Sheppard!!

[nickgators]

sheppard will be missed

im a rays fan

[freakyfornash]

I so miss Bob Sheppard, as going to a Yankees game will never be the same without him. He was pretty much the last link to the new gone Yankee Stadium, but at least he thankfully didn't completely go away, thanks to Derek Jeter having the recording of Bob Sheppard announcing his name at every home game. Long live Bob Sheppard, and you may be gone, but will never be forgotten by anyone!

[William Coffey]

Now Batting #2 Derek Jeter...#2...thanks Dascal! aiyeee

[31Dodgerfan]

The greatest pa announcer of all time has passed. Nobody did a better job than Bob. Went to a couple of yankee games in the late nineties and I will never forget that voice. As a die hard Dodger fan and yankee hater I can't hate Bob Shepard. He announced yankee games like no other and the yanks were blessed to have him. May he rest in peace.

[psu68born]

bob sheppard thank you and heaven got a great man

[powerstruggle55]

There will never be a PA quite the same as Sheppard in MLB, NBA, NFL, NHL or any other sport forever. The sporting world lost a true legend

[stl49erfan]

i never heard him live but i bet he must have been melodious and heavenly. RIP Mr. Sheppard...

[SuperZaqwsx1]

RIP Bob Sheppard if ever a voice belonged in the heavens its yours.