R.I.P. Bob Sheppard

Bob Sheppard passed away this morning at the age of 99. It's only fitting that I write about him and his illustrious years in sports broadcasting.

Bob Sheppard began his career as a public address announcer in 1951 with the New York Yankees. Such a distinct and crisp voice would continue to illuminate Yankee Stadium until his retirement after the 2007 season. Along with being the "Voice of the Yankees", Sheppard would be the announcer for the New York Giants until his retirement in 2006.

The legacy of Mr. Sheppard has been forever immortalized in the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY, a plaque in Monument Park at Yankee Stadium, as well as cameos on Seinfeld, hit ESPN show, The Bronx is Burning, and numerous films such as Anger Management, For The Love of The Game, 61*, and The Scout.

To end, I think it would only be right to leave off with his ever-so-famous quotes that have been lodged in our brains and will continue to occupy a spot in our hearts forever:

"Good Evening, Welcome To Yankee Stadium"

"Now batting...The shortstop...No.2...Derek Jeter...No.2"

"Ladies and gentlemen...would you please rise...And now...please offer...a moment of silent prayer...for the service men and women...who are stationed around the globe...and especially remember...those who have lost their lives...defending our freedom...and our way of life"

R.I.P. Bob Sheppard.

XOXO,
Whitney