Comments on: The Voice of the Yankees retires

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By: John

John — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:22:32 +0000

I will also miss Bob Sheppard’s way of announcing, but why can’t the Yankees at least instruct the new guy, Paul Olden, to follow Sheppard’s style? Olden is too effusive in his one-sided pandering to the Yankee lineup. A more balance approach is what is needed if “The House that George built” is ever going to be a valid replacement for “The Cathedral”.

By: Spice

Spice — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 13:56:50 +0000

I am no fan of John Sterling but a loser? The man makes a couple of million dollars a year. we should all be such losers

By: dmac6806

dmac6806 — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 10:27:41 +0000

Summer afternoons at Yankee Stadium will just never be the same. Farewell and Godspeed, Mr. Sheppard.

By: greyghst

greyghst — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 08:00:49 +0000

next to Joe Buck that is.

By: greyghst

greyghst — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 07:59:09 +0000

why couldnt it have been Michael Kaye. worst announcer i have ever listened to.

By: Kerry

Kerry — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 03:32:48 +0000

A real straight forward telling it like it is gentelman.A true voice that made you really listen too.I will surely miss him and I am so happy I heard him announce a few games in 2006.He deserves a place out there with the other greats in deep center.

By: Lew

Lew — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 23:39:32 +0000

They say that anyone can be replaced. Bob Sheppard is the perfect example of how false that statement is.

By: Spice

Spice — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:26:21 +0000

The greatest PA announcer in history. Bar none. What a shock it was the first time I heard a PA announcer that wasn’t Bob Sheppard.
Reggie nicknamed Bob Sheppard the Voice of GOD.
There will never be a better PA announcer.
Enjoy your retirement Mr Sheppard.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 13:12:11 +0000

John Sterling says”Swishilous,” come on you gotta love “A A-BOMB from A-ROD” too. What a loser he should have been fired years ago. How much ass does he kiss on a daily basis!

By: Jeff

Jeff — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:33:04 +0000

True class and a velvet delivery of the player’s names.

By: YANKEES1996

YANKEES1996 — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 10:26:55 +0000

I will never forget sitting in the summer sun of Yankee Stadium and hearing Bob Sheppard announce the names of the Yankees, first as a boy at the game with my dad and then later with my sons as their father. MR.Sheppard I hope you have at least a small clue as to the number of lives you touched with your graceful and gentle voice. You have my thanks, my respect and my deepest admiration as a long time Yankee fan!

By: jim

jim — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 09:18:24 +0000

Having heard your voice since I was born at every game these last 50 years was also a way of being home. You will be missed

By: Ian in the Excited States

Ian in the Excited States — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 07:33:41 +0000

Billy Crystal may make it up there before Mr. Sheppard -who’ll introduce him then?
As A fan of both Sawxes – both Red and White – I nevertheless have the greatest respect for Mr. Sheppard’s dignity and professionalism. ngger liafe to him!

By: Simon DelMonte

Simon DelMonte — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 04:26:14 +0000

He will be missed. There is no one else like him, certainly not in an age of endless ads and music and gimmicks on the scoreboard. He brought dignity to the ballpark.

By: Bill Urmston

Bill Urmston — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 03:04:46 +0000

I remember Bob Shepard’s clear, crisp voice announcing the likes of DiMaggio, Rizzuto, Mantle and Berra in the early ’50′s. Thanks for the memories, Bob, your number should also be retired. Best of luck in your next century.

By: Ed

Ed — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 01:09:48 +0000

A true sports icon. Sto lat, Bob

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:57:24 +0000

Bob Shepard was a major part of any game at the old (pre-1976)stadium. He will be missed.

By: smokehouse

smokehouse — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:27:57 +0000

He was part of my youth in the 1950′s. “Batting fourth for New York, #7, Mickey Mantle, #7″ He was music to my ears. I can still hear him. I have worked on for years and completed an almost perfect knock off of his voice. People love it.

By: MickeyBoy7

MickeyBoy7 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:16:08 +0000

He was class all the way. Announced the visiting team the same way as the home team. Clear and concise…you could understand every word.
No phony excitable screaming. I miss him.

By: mrchuckhall

mrchuckhall — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:36:13 +0000

Just like the announcers I recall from my youth, Sherm Feller was part of the Fenway landscape. Sheppard was part of the landscape, too, inasmuch as the Yankees were. On the radio, he was the “face” of the Yankees. Time marches on, I guess, and we can be thankful for those who set the standards, like Sheppard, like Feller. I wish him the best – and hearty thanks!

By: Corey Kendall

Corey Kendall — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:22:50 +0000

Whenever you watched games at Yankee Stadium, Bob Sheppard’s voice was always present & distinctive. He truely was the “Voice Of The Yankees”. I like how Derek Jeter still has Sheppard’s voice-over playing over the PA system when he comes to bat. Kind of like a tribute to Mr. Sheppard. Bob also worked on the PA system for NY Giants home games for many years as well.
Hope you have a wonderful retirement Bob Sheppard, & may you live many more years in happiness. Won’t be the same without you.

By: SoxNation51

SoxNation51 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:20:42 +0000

He’s worthy of the deepest respect and admiration from baseball fans everywhere. A voice to rival the great Sherm Feller from Fenway Park. He will be missed.

By: BronxBomber5

BronxBomber5 — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:39:56 +0000

One of the real treasures of my life was to hear Bob Shepherd announce the lineup at Old Yankee Stadium. It sent shivers up my back. Class is the only word I can think of and that is inadequate. Billy Chrystal said it best. “When I die and go to Heaven, I want Bob Shepherd to announce my arrival.”

By: YankeesfanLen

YankeesfanLen — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:12:07 +0000

Guess my motto for 2010 is going to be Leave John Sterling alone!

By: Bobby Townsend

Bobby Townsend — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:48:09 +0000

Mr. Sheppard was an English Professor at St. John’s University when I was a student there. I believe he attended back in the day. I totally agree with the previous poster, no screaming into the mike or any of that other nonsense and his voice was very distinctive. Yankee Stadium will never be the same. Good luck Mr. Sheppard and hope you are around many, many more years.

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:42:30 +0000

Crap, I saw the title and I thought John Sterling retired. Wishful thinking, I guess.

By: Howard

Howard — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:35:34 +0000

The precise, deep tone of his voice was perfect for the cathedral of baseball, Yankee Stadium. My he live another 99 years.

By: your mom goes to college

your mom goes to college — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:24:16 +0000

it’s a sad, sad day. i just feel fortunate to have heard this wonderful p.a. announcer on the few occasions i had the chance. best wishes bob, you will be missed.