Bob Sheppard 1999 - Line-Up Re-Creation, 6th Game '51 Wld Series, 4/25/1999

Bob Sheppard (10/20/1910-7/11/2010), voice of Yankee Stadium for 57 seasons, recreates, in one of his finest moments, his introduction of the line-ups for Joe DiMaggio's finale, Game 6 of the 1951 World Series. CNN's Jeff Greenfield intros this part of the Yankees Tribute to Joe DiMaggio as created by Rick Cerrone and his NYY Staff. Bob Sheppard 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 all fellow Sheppard fans

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[SportsFreakfrom94598]

Uh, why is Bob Sheppard not in the Hall of Fame?

[AaronTG1990]

Bob Sheppard is simply the best PA announcer in sports.

[roflcopter117]

@BranIL28 Your mother sucks

[BranIL28]

Yankees Suck!!

[IDF1987]

It was so long ago that Mays was just some young player no one knew who batted just ahead of the pitcher.

[djvictroladadj]

the voice of God

[bourque129]

@SportsFreakfrom94598 he was. july 23, 2000.

[MrRTrain61]

RIP Bob Sheppard. (1910-2010)

[montereypopfestiva67]

@SportsFreakfrom94598 give it time, he will be in soon

[leebugs44]

Pittsburgh misses the "Voice of God"

[hoopsheavenpa]

Hard to believe Willie Mays was hitting 8th. Had to be his rookie season.

[javila1989]

does anyone think it was classy for the yankee fans to clap when the sheppard said willie mays name?