John Sterling, the longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at 87, closing the chapter on one of the most recognizable broadcasting careers in baseball.
Sterling spent 36 years calling games for the franchise, becoming synonymous with an era that included five World Series titles and generations of fans who grew up with his voice. He called more than 5,600 games and narrated many of the team’s defining moments, from the core dynasty years to Aaron Judge’s record-breaking run.
Known for his signature home run calls and emphatic “Yankees win,” his theatrical delivery and unwavering energy made him a staple of the broadcast booth and a lasting part of the Yankees’ identity.
John Sterling, the longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at 87, closing the chapter on one of the most recognizable broadcasting careers in baseball.
Sterling spent 36 years calling games for the franchise, becoming synonymous with an era that included five World Series titles and generations of fans who grew up with his voice. He called more than 5,600 games and narrated many of the team’s defining moments, from the core dynasty years to Aaron Judge’s record-breaking run.
Known for his signature home run calls and emphatic “Yankees win,” his theatrical delivery and unwavering energy made him a staple of the broadcast booth and a lasting part of the Yankees’ identity.
