Bob Sheppard

This Yankees Fan "Sez" Thank You, Freddy Schuman

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New York Yankees, Bob Sheppard, Cliff Lee, Major League Baseball, Freddy Schuman, Freddy "Sez", Texas Rangers, Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, New York City, New York News
Tony Sachs

In New York City, the global Mecca for business, entertainment, art and fashion, a man became famous -- and beloved -- for banging a frying pan with a spoon.

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New York Yankees, New York Mets, Bob Sheppard, Michael Jordan, Yogi Berra, St. Louis Cardinals, MLB All-Star Game, San Francisco Giants, LeBron James, New York News
Len Berman

It turns out 85-year-old Yogi Berra was hospitalized overnight Saturday following a fall at his home. He was released yesterday. Get well soon Yogi!

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Yankees Host Steinbrenner-Sheppard Tribute Night -- Prices Up 39%

Jesse Lawrence | Posted 05.25.2011

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Jesse Lawrence

With the passing of their long-time owner, George Steinbrenner and their even longer-time voice, Bob Sheppard, it has been a tough week for the Yankees and their fans.

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

The Yankees will take the field at the Stadium wearing two patches on their uniforms. One for George Steinbrenner, the other for Bob Sheppard. There will be a pre-game tribute to both.

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Today's Front Pages: July 16

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Boss and the Voice of God

Charley Steiner | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: George Steinbrenner Died, George Steinbrenner Dead, Bob Sheppard, George Steinbrenner, Sports News
Charley Steiner

In the past week baseball and the Yankees lost two icons, George Steinbrenner and Bob Sheppard. I came to know both men reasonably well. They couldn't have been more opposite in appearance, style and temperament.

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

As a reporter, I probably criticized George Steinbrenner more than any other personality, but he never held a grudge.

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Remember the Name Bob Sheppard

Eugene Michael Santiago | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New York Yankees, Lou Boudreau, Bob Sheppard, Major League Baseball, Voice of God, Yogi Berra, Baseball Hall of Fame, Yankee Stadium, Reggie Jackson, Mickey Mantle, Ted Williams, Bobby Doerr, Phil Rizzuto, Derek Jeter, New York Giants, Joe DiMaggio, Johnny Mize, Sports News
Eugene Michael Santiago

Bob Sheppard was a voice of the game who became bigger than the game. In the wake of his death, we must not forget the legacy of the man who called Yankee games for 56 years.

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Today's Front Pages: July 12

Posted 05.25.2011

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'Voice Of God' Dies At 99

AP | RONALD BLUM | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Bob Sheppard, whose stylish, elegant stadium introductions of New York Yankees from Joltin' Joe to Derek Jeter spanned more than a ha...

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Bob Sheppard, Yankees Announcer, Retiring

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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NEW YORK — Bob Sheppard has no intentions of returning to his longtime job as the public address announcer at Yankee Stadium, MLB.com reported T...

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The Good Sheppard of Yankee Stadium

Billy Altman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Billy Altman

Working as an occasional official scorer for Major League Baseball at Yankees games, I have been one of the fortunate people who've been allowed to dwell a bit within Bob Sheppard's air space.

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Bob Sheppard's Birthday Celebrated With Yankees Game

AP | GREG BEACHAM | Posted 05.25.2011

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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - CC Sabathia, pitching on short rest, matched zeros with Scott Kazmir through three innings in Game 4 of the AL championship ser...

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: New York Yankees, Sports, Indianapolis Colts, Bob Sheppard, Tiger Woods Car Accident, Tiger Woods, Los Angeles Lakers, New York News
Len Berman

Where to begin on the Tiger Woods fiasco? Finally, something the control freak couldn't control. He should have pulled a "Letterman."

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Len Berman | Posted 05.25.2011

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Len Berman

I'm thinking there's no way Limbaugh will win approval to be a part owner in the St. Louis Rams. The Players Association has not only complained to the Commissioner, but they're urging players to speak out.

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The New Yankee Stadium Needs the Old "Voice of God"

Tony Sachs | Posted 05.25.2011

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Tony Sachs

Now, more than ever, Yankees fans need Bob Sheppard's golden voice to make us feel at home in our new home.

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