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MLB: Tape of Bob Sheppard to introduce Derek Jeter

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Bob Sheppard’s voice will be at Yankee Stadium after all for Monday’s season opener, the final Opening Day in the ballpark’s history—although he will be heard for just one batter.

Sheppard, the Yankees’ public address announcer since 1951, will not be able to attend the game as he recovers from health issues that have limited his workload. But shortstop Derek Jeter plans to have Sheppard introduce him for his at-bats, the first of which will come in the bottom of the first inning against the Blue Jays’ Roy Halladay. Jeter has had Sheppard’s introduction recorded on tape.

“It’s unfortunate, because one of the first things I looked forward to when I was called up was coming to Yankee Stadium and hearing him say my name,” Jeter said on Monday. “I had Bob Sheppard record introducing me. I’ll always come to the plate with Bob Sheppard.”

Repoz Posted: April 01, 2008 at 12:40 AM | 8 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. Rich Posted: April 01, 2008 at 12:58 AM (#2725875)

I take it that Sheppard's health so infirm that he is only well enough to introduce one player, even in recorded form.

Obviously, life hasn't cheated him, but I hope he is able to fully recover.

2. Hang down your head, Tom Foley Posted: April 01, 2008 at 01:17 AM (#2725891)

shortstop Derek Jeter plans to have Sheppard introduce him for his at-bats

Does Jeter do a lot of planning for the PA department?

3. Tulo's Fishy Mullet (mrams) Posted: April 01, 2008 at 01:20 AM (#2725892)

I hope this is limited to moments where Sheppard is recovering and not a future scenario.

4. Gamingboy Posted: April 01, 2008 at 02:17 AM (#2725936)

I hope this is limited to moments where Sheppard is recovering and not a future scenario.

If that "future scenario" is what I think it is, I too hope that this is only needed for when he is recovering.

5. Jolly Old St. Neck Wound, Moral Idiot

Posted: April 01, 2008 at 02:22 AM (#2725940)

Sheppard's 98 years old this year, and counting. And at least as of about 2 or 3 years ago, he was still sprinting to his car after the game. I just hope he can work the last game this year, and the first game in 2009.

6. Pat Rapper's Delight Posted: April 01, 2008 at 02:23 AM (#2725941)

This must be an honor only reserved for True Yankees.™

7. Crispix Attacks Posted: April 01, 2008 at 02:37 AM (#2725954)

It's admirable that the Yankees have been ending their seasons early recently, so the old gent doesn't have to withstand the cold.

8. McCoy Posted: April 01, 2008 at 03:12 AM (#2725987)

somehow I don't think they will be able to use Sheppard's voice for too many future games.

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