Within a couple of days, the Yankees organization and baseball in general, lost two giants..
Firstly, Bob Sheppard, the man who loved the English language and prided himself in his elocution .. his voice will live on thru player introductions.. .. Until he retires.. Derek Jeter will always have the recording of Bob Sheppard introducing him.. it is a testament to his love of yankee baseball.
Secondly.. THE BOSS .. George M. Steinbrenner.. he is the man who brought the team out of the muck of the early 70's and then slogged thru the 80's where the most exciting thing about the team each year was whether he would hire or fire Billy Martin..
Then the glorious late 90's and again last year.. his last ring..
George went out after his 80's birthday, as the reigning world champion and on the day of the All-Star game!
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Ok.. i thought i posted this.. OY! it feels incomplete but if i dont post it now.. it wont get done..
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