Yankees Open Without Bob Sheppard, Win

At 97, Bob Sheppard is missing opening day at Yankee Stadium, the last Opening Day ever at what we will soon refer to as "old Yankee Stadium." How about old old Yankee Stadium, while we're at it? I have three documented trips to the old old Yankee Stadium, the house that Ruth Built as opposed to the house that George built and will soon destroy.

Bob Sheppard is one of the best things about the Yankees. As Reggie, Jeter, DiMaggio and all the others have paid tribute to him over the years. Kirby Puckett, Al-va-ro Es-PI-no-sa, Shi-gi-to-shi Ha-se-ga-wa, were some highlights I recall over the years. I also loved his lecture during the Giants game to stop throwing snowballs on the field. May he get well soon, he's been fighting this cold since the end of last year. At 97, as reported in the Daily News, he may not have long to go.

"I HOPE ALL YANKEE FANS HAVE A CHANCE TO HEAR THE GREAT MAN AGAIN."

Last night during the postponed opener, they played a tape of Sheppard introducing Derek Je-ter. I hope we get to hear him again live soon.

Here's a picture of Mr. Girardi being congratulated on his first win as manager. Happy to hear Joe Torre won in his L.A. debut too.

And just to keep this music-oriented, here's an article about Joe Girardi allowing music in the Yankee clubhouse