The legend I speak of is not Derek Jeter although his legacy is cemented in N.Y. Yankees lore. The late Bob Sheppard was the stadium voice of the Yankees for fifty-six years. His stylish elegant introductions were the only ones Jeter had ever heard at home games. His was known in the Bronx as "The Voice of God." Before Sheppard retired in 2007, Jeter went to him and asked if he would record his introduction which he did. From that time on when number two came to bat, the regular announcer stepped aside and they played Bob Sheppard's voice announcing "At shortstop, number two, Derek Jeter!" This was a perk afforded to the team captain and that distinctive voice will now be forever stilled.
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