Bob Sheppard, who has been announcing games at Yankee Stadium since the 1950s, is retiring. He had been in ill health and unable to announce games for the past season.
Yet, folks who are still hoping to hear his voice and unmistakable cadence can get to hear it every time that Derek Jeter comes up to bat. Sheppard recorded his introduction for Jeter at Jeter's request.
Now batting.... number two... Derek... Jeter.
Jim Hall, Sheppard's backup, will fill in, but no permanent replacement has been announced by the team as it makes its inauguaral season at the new Yankee Stadium.
Bob announced the last lineup read at the old Stadium, during the pre-game ceremonies closing the Stadium:
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