Bob Sheppard, announcer for the New York Yankees from 1951-2007, died July 11 at age 99 at his home in Baldwin, N.Y. Referred to as the "Voice of God" for his distinct style, Sheppard, a Catholic, served as a lector at St. Christopher Church in Baldwin and taught speech at his alma mater, St. John's University. He is seen delivering a speech in 2005.