July 29, 1918 - January 27, 1994

Dear Red Sox Fans,

 Sherm Feller, the greatest ballpark announcer in Red Sox history passed away sixteen years ago. Sherm’s famous “Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, welcome to Fenway Park” is still used on TV , radio, and even at The MLB Hall of Fame in Cooperstown. Sherm’s induction into The Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame is long overdue. Please take a minute to send an e-mail to Dick Bresciani, Boston Red Sox Historian, and creator of the Red Sox H.O.F.. (BrescianiD@redsox.com). Ask Mr. Bresciani to lend his support in getting Sherm nominated on the next ballot. Please be brief and polite with your comments. You may know other members of the nomination committee as well. Please contact them. Please visit www.shermfeller.com and read the many memories that people have written and consider doing the same. You can also visit the Sherm Feller group on Facebook. Keeping Sherm Feller’s memory alive is a labor of love for me and a few of my close friends. Your help is very much appreciated. Thank you for your time. Go Sox!

Bob Sheppard passes away at age 99

Legendary Yankees Ballpark Announcer Bob Sheppard passed away today (July 11th, 2010) at 99 years old. He and "Sherman" (as Bob called him) were very good friends. RIP Bob, please say hello to our old pal.

"A Boston Sports Legend"

A Voice You just Can't Forget

This web site is dedicated to the memory of Sherm Feller, Boston Red Sox PA announcer for 26 years. He also wore many other hats. Sherm was a Boston Radio personality, and a music lover who wrote and produced pop songs like "Summertime Summertime", standards like "Snow Snow Beautiful Snow", and a moving Orchestral suite called "Ode To JFK". Sherm was a friend to all, and this is where some of his friends will help preserve his memory for generations to come.

I would like to thank Columnist Beverly Beckham for getting the ball rolling with her article "Sox Should Remember Sherm". Since this is a work in progress, everyone is welcome to contribute a personal story, a picture, or even an article about Sherm. Send your stories and comments to AttentionPlease@ShermFeller.com Thanks in advance for any and all contributions.

Please Take some time to look at, and contribute to the letters page now.

The Letters Page

From Mike Dean:

Reading about Bob Sheppard's passing away reminded me of Sherm Feller and his distinctive style, which I enjoyed hearing a lot (sometimes, in my baseball PA work, I will try to use that style).

So, since I never sent the Red Sox organization a note of appreciation for Sherm's work, I hope to partially rectify that with this note.
Mike Dean

From Kenneth Barr:

Sir:

I am writing to ask that Sherm Feller be inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame.  As a New York citizen of the nation, I know the value of an iconic Public Address announcer.  Both Bob Sheppard (Yankee and Giants Stadium) and John Condon (Madison Square Garden) are honored for their legendary work at their respective venues.  PA announcers may mean more in baseball than in any other sport, as their player announcements are official and no player may take the field without an announcement.  In today's world of cheerleader PAers, Mr. Feller stands out for his clear, concise method with a unique personality.  Watching Sox games, (I didn't see my first game at Fenway until 1994), I got a real kick out of his, "#27, Carlton Fisk, Catcher Fisk." as an example of his one of a kind style.

As Bob Sheppard is known as the voice of Yankee Stadium, Sherm is the unforgettable voice of Fenway Park.  Please honor him in the manner he deserves with induction into the red Sox Hall of Fame.

Sincerely,

Kenneth Barr

Click Here to read more letters

Help get Sherm Feller into
 The Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame

Please contact any Red Sox broadcasters, Red Sox executives, past and present media personnel, and representatives from The Sports Museum of New England and The BoSox Club. Ask them to induct Sherm Feller into The Boston Red Sox Hall of fame. You can contact Boston Red Sox Historian Dick Bresciani (creator of the B.R.S.H.O.F.) by e-mail at BrescianiD@redsox.com . Please be brief and respectful.

Click Here For More Information on the nomination process.

How I see it Happening...

It was after a strong cup of coffee on a Sunday morning when I came up with the idea for shermfeller.com. This morning I was laying in bed thinking (dreaming) about the day that Sherm finally get's inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame. That's when it hit me...It should happen at Fenway Park, and it should happen w/ John Kiley. It could be during an "Old Timers Game". A few choice Red Sox Alum Could record their "I remember being introduced by Sherm Feller" stories for a video presentation on the Jumbo-tron followed by a short presentation on the lives of feller and Kiley, and then Carl Beane would hit the "Play" button in the control room and fans would hear this... Click Here Priceless!

Summertime Summertime - The Jamies

Video by CookieMCMLVII on YouTube
 

Photo's courtesy of Goldmine Magazine

The Story of "Summertime, Summertime