Revered Yankees PA announcer dies at 99

July 11th, 2010 admin

Ken Rosenthal remembers legendary Yankees PA announcer Bob Sheppard, who has died at 99. Bob Sheppard – Public address – sport – New York Yankees – Baseball


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