The voice of Yankee Stadium.  The voice of God.  Our beloved Bob Sheppard has passed away early this morning.

I remember going to my frist game with my father in 1998 at Yankee Stadium against the Baltimore Orioles.  The first thing I heard sitting in my seat was, "Good evening...Ladies and gentlemen...and welcome...to Yankee Stadium."

The sound of Bob Sheppard's voice at Yankee Stadium makes me feel at home.  The news of his passing this morning brought tears to my eyes.  He will be missed terribly.

Thanks to our Captain, we will still hear at every game, "Now batting for the Yankees...number 2...Derek Jeter...number 2"