Rest In Peace Bob Sheppard

Long time Yankee Public Address Announcer Bob Sheppard passed away Sunday July 11th at the age of 99. Sheppard's legacy began with Joe DiMaggio and will be carried on for as long as Derek Jeter plays for the Yankees.

Sheppard began his tenure with the Yankees in 1951 and continued with the team until his retirement in 2007 after becoming ill of a bronchial infection. Sheppard's voice also nicknamed "the voice of G-D" can still be heard before each of Derek Jeter's home game at-bats. Jeter plans to continue using the recorded introduction. As an honor to Sheppard Major League Baseball allowed Jeter to use the recording during Tuesday's 81st All Star Game.

The media dining room at the new Yankee Stadium is named after Sheppard who was also an athlete during his youth having played both football and baseball for St. John's University. Sheppard is survived by his wife, sons Paul and Christopher, daughters Barbara and Mary, four grandchildren and at least nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Thursday in Baldwin.