Bob Sheppard 2008 - Derek Jeter Intro at Yankee Stadium, F 4/4/2008

Bob Sheppard (10/20/1910-7/11/2010) was the voice of Yankee Stadium for 57 seasons. Over the course of those years Bob Sheppard NEVER once introduced a player at Yankee Stadium by saying "Now batting..." That is until 2008 when Derek Jeter asked Bob to record from his home a special intro to be used when "numbah two" came to bat. Here it is from April of 2008. Yes, the "Now batting" intro was all an urban legend, fans. Until 2008... Bob was a genuinely admirable human being and a gentleman of the old school who represented a bygone era of aspiration and dignity. The sacred eloquence that Bob's work represented and epitomized has now officially past. He was a credit to his faith, his family, his friends, and to sports. He possessed unrivaled character, integrity, courage, and class. How lucky I was to even know this exceptional man since his sterling influence on my life echoed through to my very heart and soul. I shall miss him terribly. We shall all miss the magnificent Robert Leo Sheppard.

Thank you Sheppard fans!!

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[droppinsumfudge]

nice seats.........

[maddenchiefs]

NUMBBA 2... DEREK JETER NUMBBA 2

[xxchris]

RIP BOB SHEPPARD HES IN HEAVEN ANNOUNCING GEORGE STEINBRENNERS NAME

[Kdubslugga]

I hate the Yankees. But Sheppard is a baseball legend!!! God bless him!!

[JoeyCrackProductions]

R.I.P