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New York - New York Yankees say former public address announcer Bob Sheppard died. Create it needs to be n was 99.His death was confirmed an Associated Press on Sunday by team spokesman Jason Zilla. Zilla receipts not immediately add the details, but said the team would set them free later in the day.Sheppard began with the Yankees in 1951. His flawless introduction of the stars of Joe DiMaggio n Derek Jeter earned him the nickname "The Voice of God.
Sheppard last worked at Yankee stadium late in the 2007 season, when he became ill with a bronchial infection. He recorded a greeting to fans that was played at the original ballpark's final game in September 2008. His audio recording still is used to introduce Jeter before each at-bat at home by the Yankees captain.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees say longtime public address announcer Bob Sheppard has died. He was believed to be 99.His death was confirmed to The Associated Press on Sunday by team spokesman Jazon Zillo. There were no immediate details Sheppard, who had been ailing in recent years, started with the Yankees in 1951. His impeccable introductions of stars from Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter earned him the nickname "The Voice of God." Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
New York - New York Yankees say former public address announcer Bob Sheppard died. Create it needs to be n was 99.His death was confirmed an Associated Press on Sunday by team spokesman Jason Zilla. Zilla receipts not immediately add the details, but said the team would set them free later in the day.Sheppard began with the Yankees in 1951. His flawless introduction of the stars of Joe DiMaggio n Derek Jeter earned him the nickname "The Voice of God.
Sheppard last worked at Yankee stadium late in the 2007 season, when he became ill with a bronchial infection. He recorded a greeting to fans that was played at the original ballpark's final game in September 2008. His audio recording still is used to introduce Jeter before each at-bat at home by the Yankees captain.THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP's earlier story is below.
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees say longtime public address announcer Bob Sheppard has died. He was believed to be 99.His death was confirmed to The Associated Press on Sunday by team spokesman Jazon Zillo. There were no immediate details Sheppard, who had been ailing in recent years, started with the Yankees in 1951. His impeccable introductions of stars from Joe DiMaggio to Derek Jeter earned him the nickname "The Voice of God." Copyright © 2010 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.
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