Yankee PA announcer Bob Sheppard to retire

[Ramy]

He is 99 years old and is going to retire.

Bob Sheppard to retire as Yankee Stadium announcer | Staten Island Advance on the New York Yankees - - SILive.com

 

[cardinalrooter]

Though not a Yankee fan, I loved hearing Bob Sheppard announce the starting lineups. I'll never forget the sound of his voice resonating and echoing throughout Yankee Stadium as He gave the lineups. Truly a Icon, never to be duplicated.

 

[DodgerKing]

He had a distinctive voice. Every time I heard him announce the players during a game, I knew it was a Yankee game.

99 is a long time to live and 97 is a long time to work. Hopefully he has many healthy year or at least a decent quality of life during his limited time left on earth. Hopefully he can come back on occasion to do a few important games here and there.

 

[Jimmy 440]

His recorded voice still announces Derek Jeter when he comes to the plate.