By John Gruber
For 138 years Lady Liberty watched over us — now it’s time to return the favor.
Bob Sheppard is 98 years old and has been the P.A. announcer at Yankee Stadium since 1951:
He did his first Yankees game on April 17, 1951, announcing a lineup that included Phil Rizzuto, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio and Yogi Berra.
★ Thursday, 2 April 2009