‘Voice of God’ and Well-known Yankee announcer and Bob Sheppard has passed away at the age of 99. Bob Sheppard served as the public address
announcer for three local teams in three different sports. The Yankees (1951-2007) as well as the NY Football Giants (1956-2006) as well as for St John’s Basketball and varsity Football teams until the early 1990’s
Bob Sheppard last worked at Yankee stadium late in the 2007 season, when he became sick with a bronchial infection. Bob Sheppard recorded a greeting to fans that was played at the original ballpark’s final game in September 2008.
Bob Sheppard’s death was confirmed to The Associated Press on Sunday by team spokesman Jason Zillo. Zillo didn’t immediately have additional details.
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