Voice of Yankee Stadium May Be Done – The Times
Bob Sheppard, voice of Yankee Stadium since 1951 (Joe DiMaggio’s final season, Mickey Mantle’s first) is retiring according to his agent. However, Shepherd has denied that he is retired in an update to the original story that broke earlier on Wednesday afternoon.
Shepherd will not be at new Yankee Stadium this weekend for exhibitions. Also in the article comes word that Jim Hall, Sheppard’s backup, will not take over for Sheppard. That is too bad, Hall would have been a good choice.
PREVIOUSLY:
Jim Hall is a worthy successor to Bob Sheppard – August 19, 2008
No Bob Sheppard tonight– July 15, 2008
Get well, Bob Sheppard – April 1, 2008
