Sad News
Unless you are in your 60's there has been only one "voice" of Yankee Stadium throughout your life and that voice was "The Voice of God". Now comes word that Bob Sheppard is officially retiring.
In many ways it seems appropriate that he never will do a game in the new place, but I am sad that I will never hear "Your attention please, ladies and gentlemen. Now batting for the Yankees..." at lest with the same inflection, tone and accent.
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Hearing that man's voice made me KNOW that I was in Yankee Stadium.
The one constant I hope they lose is Kate Smith's singing voice. THAT voice singing THAT song is one I could happily move past.
Posted by: Mitchell![[TypeKey Profile Page]](http://yankeesredsox.com/nav-commenters.gif)
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April 1, 2009 05:35 PM
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Mitchell, I totally agree. First, Ronan Tynan sings it live at all the big games, why not use a recording of him? But better, why not stop playing it during the 7th inning stretch? It was nice after 9/11, but now it seems ordinary. Save it for the big games only.
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April 1, 2009 08:18 PM
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Just read that the Yankees will use a recording of Bob Sheppard to announce the new leadoff hitter at the new stadium: Derek Jeter. That is a really nice touch !
Jeter is, of course, thrilled.
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April 2, 2009 08:57 PM
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