John Sterling, legendary New York Yankees broadcaster, dies aged 87
Legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling has died at the age of 87, following a remarkable 36-season career behind the microphone for the Major League Baseball franchise.
New York-based station WFAN Sports Radio officially announced his passing on Monday.
The revered commentator had only recently stepped away from the broadcast booth, formally retiring in April 2024.
Voice of a dynasty
He joined the team’s broadcast setup in 1989 and quickly became the definitive soundtrack for generations of baseball fans.
During his extraordinary tenure, the veteran announcer called a staggering 5,420 regular-season matches.
His iconic voice was also synonymous with the post-season, narrating 211 playoff matchups as the club secured multiple World Series titles during the 1990s and 2000s.
An unforgettable legacy
The beloved broadcaster was widely celebrated across the sport for his highly personalised, theatrical home run calls and dramatic victory declarations.
His unwavering dedication saw him maintain a remarkable streak of consecutive games called, rarely missing a pitch over three decades.
The iconic figure leaves behind an indelible mark on the sporting landscape of New York and the wider baseball community.