Beloved New York Yankees announcer John Sterling dies at 87
John Sterling, the longtime radio and television voice of the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 87. Sterling called 24 Yankees postseason trips, seven World Series appearances, and five World Series titles during his 35-season career.
John Sterling, the longtime radio and television voice of the New York Yankees, died at 87 on May 4. For 35 seasons, Sterling called Yankees games, including four World Series championships between 1996 and 2000. He was known for his signature home run calls, such as 'It is high. It is far. It is GONE!' and personalized calls for players like Alex Rodriguez and Aaron Judge. Sterling first joined the Yankees in 1989 and called 5,060 consecutive games at one point. He retired on April 15, 2024, but briefly came out of retirement to call the Yankees' 2024 postseason run. Sterling's career included 24 Yankees postseason trips, seven World Series appearances, and five World Series titles.
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