The Boss has gone to meet The Big Boss. George Steinbrenner made the Yankees what they are through his willingness to spend astronomical amounts of money to ensure his team was the best in baseball. His notorious personality, though he wasn't as outspoken during the last few years of his life, will be sorely missed by the Yankee faithful.
Bob Sheppard, commonly known as "The Voice of God," also passed away a few days ago. His iconic voice had been heard in Yankee Stadium by generations of Yankee fans, from the days of Mickey Mantle until 2007. Known universally as a gentleman, Sheppard added true Yankee class to every game with his refined pronunciations and slow, dignified delivery.
The passing of Steinbrenner and Sheppard, along with the destruction of Old Yankee Stadium, marks the end of an era of Yankees baseball. George Steinbrenner and Bob Sheppard, rest in peace.
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