John Sterling Tribute

The Yankees and baseball community mourned legendary broadcaster John Sterling, celebrating his iconic career and memorable calls.

Trending on May 8, 2026

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@yankeesMay 4

The Yankees mourn the loss of legendary broadcaster John Sterling. Our thoughts...

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We are saddened by the passing of former New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling.

Through his unique style and passionate play-by-play calls, Sterling endeared himself to generations of players and fans as radio voice of the Yankees from 1989 to 2024.

His signature punctuation of Yankees victories included calling the final out of five World Series championships.

Sterling’s seven-decade broadcasting career also included stints with the Atlanta Braves and Hawks, the New York Nets and Islanders, and the Baltimore Bullets.

He was 87 years old.

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@mlbMay 4

We are saddened by the passing of former New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterl...

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The @Yankees get the win as they honor longtime broadcaster John Sterling on the final out 🤍

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@mlbMay 5

The @Yankees get the win as they honor longtime broadcaster John Sterling on the...

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Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay met the moment honoring John Sterling with his call on Aaron Judge’s home run 🎙️

(via @mlb, @yesnetwork)

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@espnMay 5

Yankees broadcaster Michael Kay met the moment honoring John Sterling with his c...

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John Sterling will DEFINITELY be missed 🕊️🙏 #yankees #johnsterling #newyorkyankees #broadcaster #legendary

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@draftkingsMay 6

John Sterling will DEFINITELY be missed 🕊️🙏 #yankees #johnsterling #newyorkyan...

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The Yankees mourn the loss of legendary broadcaster John Ste...

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@YankeesMay 4

The Yankees mourn the loss of legendary broadcaster John Sterling. Our thoughts...

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The Yankees will pay season-long tribute to John Sterling by wearing a customized memorial patch on uniforms beginning Monday, May 18.

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@yankeesMay 5

The Yankees will pay season-long tribute to John Sterling by wearing a customize...

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We remember some of John Sterling’s signature home run calls over his legendary career 🐐

Which one was your favorite?

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@mlbMay 4

We remember some of John Sterling’s signature home run calls over his legendary...

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Members of the Yankees family reflect on the life & legacy of John Sterling 💙📻

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@yankeesMay 4

Members of the Yankees family reflect on the life & legacy of John Sterling 💙📻

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Rest in peace to the legendary John Sterling

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@talkinyanksMay 4

Rest in peace to the legendary John Sterling

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Remembering the legendary John Sterling and some of his most...

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@MLBMay 4

Remembering the legendary John Sterling and some of his most famous calls ❤️🎙️

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The voice we grew up with is gone.

For decades, John Sterling wasn’t just calling games, he was Yankees baseball.

Every home run, every signature call, every October moment. You didn’t just watch the Yankees, you heard them through him.

There will never be another voice like John Sterling ❤️ Rest in peace to a legend.

#Yankees #JohnSterling #NYY #YankeesHistory #MLB

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@nyyhistoryMay 4

The voice we grew up with is gone. For decades, John Sterling wasn’t just calli...

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We are saddened by the passing of former New York Yankees br...

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@MLBMay 4

We are saddened by the passing of former New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterl...

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The Yankees will pay season-long tribute to John Sterling by...

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@YankeesMay 5

The Yankees will pay season-long tribute to John Sterling by wearing a customize...

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Michael Kay with a tribute to John Sterling using his signat...

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@barstoolsportsMay 5

Michael Kay with a tribute to John Sterling using his signature call after an Aa...

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The Atlanta Braves mourn the passing of longtime Yankees and former Braves broadcaster John Sterling.

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@bravesMay 4

The Atlanta Braves mourn the passing of longtime Yankees and former Braves broad...

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Michael Kay used John Sterling’s Aaron Judge home run call for the captain’s MLB-leading 14th homer of the season 💙

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@talkinyanksMay 4

Michael Kay used John Sterling’s Aaron Judge home run call for the captain’s MLB...

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There will never be another John Sterling. His voice and leg...

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@YankeesMay 4

There will never be another John Sterling. His voice and legacy will live on for...

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A tribute to John Sterling on the broadcast and the jumbotron after the final out of the game

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@talkinyanksMay 5

A tribute to John Sterling on the broadcast and the jumbotron after the final ou...

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In loving memory of John Sterling, a legendary voice in sports whose career spanned many years, including nearly a decade with the Atlanta Hawks ❤️

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@atlhawksMay 4

In loving memory of John Sterling, a legendary voice in sports whose career span...

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BRING OUT THE BROOMS! 🧹 RIP JOHN STERLING🙏🏼

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@jojoscarlottaMay 5

BRING OUT THE BROOMS! 🧹 RIP JOHN STERLING🙏🏼

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"It is high. It is far. It is gone! A moonshot for Mune!" "...

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@MLBMay 5

"It is high. It is far. It is gone! A moonshot for Mune!" "That's for you, John...

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Never forget when John Sterling was hit by a foul ball but c...

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@SleeperHQMay 4

Never forget when John Sterling was hit by a foul ball but continued announcing...

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It it’s high. It is far. It is gone. RIP to a legend. Only t...

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@KFCBarstoolMay 4

It it’s high. It is far. It is gone. RIP to a legend. Only thing Yankees I’ve ev...

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Well, John, we thank you… and we’ll always love you ❤️

Celebrate the legendary career and most iconic calls of the voice of the Yankees, John Sterling.

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@nyyhistoryMay 4

Well, John, we thank you… and we’ll always love you ❤️ Celebrate the legendary...

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The Dodgers offer our condolences to the family, friends and...

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@DodgersMay 4

The Dodgers offer our condolences to the family, friends and fans of renowned Ya...

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A JUDGIAN BLAST! 💥 Aaron Judge crushes a two-run home run in the bottom of the 1st inning! 🫡

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@mlbMay 4

A JUDGIAN BLAST! 💥 Aaron Judge crushes a two-run home run in the bottom of the...

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Theeeeeeeee Yankees … win!!! 🫡

John Sterling had so many iconic calls.

#MLB | #Baseball | #Sports | #NewYork | #News

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@fanduelMay 4

Theeeeeeeee Yankees … win!!! 🫡 John Sterling had so many iconic calls. #MLB |...

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We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Sterl...

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@MetsMay 4

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John Sterling. We send our dee...

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In loving memory of John Sterling, a legendary voice in spor...

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@ATLHawksMay 4

In loving memory of John Sterling, a legendary voice in sports whose career span...

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Rick Rizzs with a heartfelt nod to the @Yankees’ late, great...

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@MarinersMay 5

Rick Rizzs with a heartfelt nod to the @Yankees’ late, great John Sterling 💙

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💔💐 John Sterling -- the voice of the New York Yankees for more than three decades -- has passed away at 87 years old.

FULL STORY AT THE LINK IN BIO.

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@tmzsportsMay 4

💔💐 John Sterling -- the voice of the New York Yankees for more than three deca...

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RIP to John Sterling. The long time voice of the Yankees on the radio. The only, and I mean ONLY, person in the Yankees organization I’ve ever liked. He was with the Yankees for THIRTY SIX SEASONS! Including a 5,000+ game streak from 1989 to 2019. His nicknames and customized HR calls were a highlight of New York baseball for decades. He has a few legendary calls, and a BILLION botched ones. But he was always charming and endearing, even when he was accidentally calling home run replays as real home runs. Up to the press booth in the sky you go, John!

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@kfcbarstoolMay 4

RIP to John Sterling. The long time voice of the Yankees on the radio. The only,...

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Echoing everything I said here when he retired. RIP John Ste...

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@TomScibelliMay 4

Echoing everything I said here when he retired. RIP John Sterling. A true Yankee...

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The Atlanta Braves mourn the passing of longtime Yankees and...

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@BravesMay 4

The Atlanta Braves mourn the passing of longtime Yankees and former Braves broad...

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This story from Michael Kay about John Sterling will make you cry. I mean just wow ❤️
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#baseball #MLB #yankees #baseballlife #baseballlove

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@madd.eisenMay 4

This story from Michael Kay about John Sterling will make you cry. I mean just w...

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Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman place flowers at home plate as...

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@JomboyMediaMay 4

Michael Kay and Suzyn Waldman place flowers at home plate as the Yankees remembe...

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Forever etched in Rutgers lore.

In loving memory of our great friend John Sterling ❤️

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@rfootballMay 5

Forever etched in Rutgers lore. In loving memory of our great friend John Sterl...

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RIP to the voice of the Yankees. The legendary John Sterling 🙏

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@jojoscarlottaMay 4

RIP to the voice of the Yankees. The legendary John Sterling 🙏

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Heroes live forever but legends never die.

New York Yankees fans pay tribute to the voice of Yankees radio and absolutely legendary broadcaster, John Sterling tonight at @billys_sportsbar

He never missed a game in over 30 years.

#TickPick #yankees #johnsterling #nyyankees #mlb

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@tickpickMay 6

Heroes live forever but legends never die. New York Yankees fans pay tribute t...

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BREAKING: John Sterling, the legendary Yankees radio voice s...

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@FoxNewsMay 4

BREAKING: John Sterling, the legendary Yankees radio voice since 1989, has died...

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John Sterling was hilarious while also being INCREDIBLE at what he did

#yankees #newyork #mlb #baseball #sports

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@talkinjakeMay 6

John Sterling was hilarious while also being INCREDIBLE at what he did #yankees...

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A tribute to John Sterling on the Yankees broadcast and the jumbotron after the final out

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@talkinyanksMay 5

A tribute to John Sterling on the Yankees broadcast and the jumbotron after the...

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This is the best tribute to John Sterling 🥹

He is an absolute legend in baseball history and Michael Kay did an amazing job honoring him ❤️👏

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@mlbelites_May 5

This is the best tribute to John Sterling 🥹 He is an absolute legend in baseba...

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Moment of silence at Yankee Stadium for John Sterling

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@talkinyanksMay 5

Moment of silence at Yankee Stadium for John Sterling

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On today's Mets Clubhouse Pass presented by @PCRichardandSon...

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@MetsMay 5

On today's Mets Clubhouse Pass presented by @PCRichardandSon, @HowieRose discuss...

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John Sterling, longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at 87 after a 36-season career.

The New York native called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 postseason games before retiring in April 2024.

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@yahoosportsMay 4

John Sterling, longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at 87 afte...

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Volpe Sent Down + Yankees MOP the Orioles | 1353

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@talkinyanksMay 5

Volpe Sent Down + Yankees MOP the Orioles | 1353

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RIP to John Sterling. The long time voice of the Yankees for...

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@KFCBarstoolMay 4

RIP to John Sterling. The long time voice of the Yankees for 36 SEASONS! Includi...

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Yankees Fan Rich Eisen’s Heartfelt Farewell to Pinstripes' Play-by-Play Legend John Sterling

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@richeisenshowMay 4

Yankees Fan Rich Eisen’s Heartfelt Farewell to Pinstripes' Play-by-Play Legend J...

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The New York Yankees honored their longtime radio voice John Sterling, who passed away at age 87. #newyorkyankees #yankees #MLB #baseball

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@yahoosportsMay 4

The New York Yankees honored their longtime radio voice John Sterling, who passe...

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White Sox radio announcer Len Kasper honored John Sterling with his call on Munetaka Murakami's HR 👏

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@mlbMay 5

White Sox radio announcer Len Kasper honored John Sterling with his call on Mune...

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@fanduelMay 4

THEEEEEEEEE Yankees .... win!!! John Sterling had so many iconic calls 🫡 #MLB #...

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🕊️ John Sterling, legendary voice of the Yankees, has died...

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@TMZMay 4

🕊️ John Sterling, legendary voice of the Yankees, has died at 87. https://t.co/...

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Why The American League is STRUGGLING Right Now | 1121

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@talkinbaseballMay 4

Why The American League is STRUGGLING Right Now | 1121

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John Sterling will definitely be missed 🤍🎙️

(🎥 @yankees )

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@draftkingsMay 8

John Sterling will definitely be missed 🤍🎙️ (🎥 @yankees )

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The New York Yankees honor legendary broadcaster John Sterling with a pregame ceremony 💙

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@mlbMay 4

The New York Yankees honor legendary broadcaster John Sterling with a pregame ce...

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The most impressive thing about John Sterling are all the hi...

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@KFCBarstoolMay 4

The most impressive thing about John Sterling are all the highlights I’m seeing...

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A tribute to John Sterling on the broadcast and the jumbotron after the final out of the game #yankees

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@talkinyanks_May 5

A tribute to John Sterling on the broadcast and the jumbotron after the final ou...

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Time to declare these MLB teams dead? | Baseball Today

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@jmbaseballMay 4

Time to declare these MLB teams dead? | Baseball Today

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The New York Yankees honored their longtime radio voice John Sterling, who passed away at age 87.

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@yahoosportsMay 4

The New York Yankees honored their longtime radio voice John Sterling, who passe...

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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.⁠
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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.⁠
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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.

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@boardroomMay 4

John Sterling, the longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at 87,...

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@TickPickMay 6

Heroes live forever but legends never die. New York Yankees fans pay tribute t...

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@MLB Will never forget John Sterling’s call of Aaron Judge’s...

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@DraftKingsMay 4

@MLB Will never forget John Sterling’s call of Aaron Judge’s record breaking hom...

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Rest in peace to a broadcasting legend, New York sports icon...

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@BrooklynNetsMay 4

Rest in peace to a broadcasting legend, New York sports icon, and former radio v...

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The Yankees announced that they will wear a season-long patc...

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@TheAthleticMay 6

The Yankees announced that they will wear a season-long patch on their uniform t...

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The Yankees paid tribute to John Sterling after the final out of the game, playing a recording of his iconic “Yankees win, theeee Yankees win” call after New York’s 12-1 win vs. the Orioles 🥹 (🎥 via GJoyce9 / X) #yankees #newyorkyankees #johnsterling #MLB #newyork

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@draftkingsMay 5

The Yankees paid tribute to John Sterling after the final out of the game, playi...

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Forever etched in Rutgers lore. In loving memory of John St...

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@RFootballMay 5

Forever etched in Rutgers lore. In loving memory of John Sterling ❤️

247 likes0 comments1.4% eng.

Rest in Peace John Sterling. Iconic voice in baseball no mat...

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@JohnnyGiunta_May 4

Rest in Peace John Sterling. Iconic voice in baseball no matter what team you ro...

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John Sterling's final call of a Yankees World Series win 😪

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@fanduelMay 4

John Sterling's final call of a Yankees World Series win 😪

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John Sterling, longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees,...

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@YahooSportsMay 4

John Sterling, longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at 87 afte...

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The Yankees honored John Sterling with a moment of silence a...

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@YahooSportsMay 4

The Yankees honored John Sterling with a moment of silence and placed flowers at...

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@MLB Judge hitting a homer for John Sterling ❤️

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@DKSportsbookMay 4

@MLB Judge hitting a homer for John Sterling ❤️

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AARON JUDGE PAYS HOMAGE TO JOHN STERLING WITH A BOMB 💣

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@FanaticsBookMay 4

AARON JUDGE PAYS HOMAGE TO JOHN STERLING WITH A BOMB 💣

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“Call me lucky.” How lucky were we to have John Sterling as the soundtrack of Yankees Baseball 💙

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@yankeesMay 4

“Call me lucky.” How lucky were we to have John Sterling as the soundtrack of Ya...

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@talkinyanks_May 5

Moment of silence at Yankee Stadium for John Sterling

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The Yankees honored John Sterling by wearing his initials on...

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@YahooSportsMay 5

The Yankees honored John Sterling by wearing his initials on their hats during M...

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@yankeesMay 5

A Tribute to John Sterling

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Bleacher Creatures finished roll call with a John Sterling chant #yankees

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@talkinyanks_May 5

Bleacher Creatures finished roll call with a John Sterling chant #yankees

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Legendary New York sportscaster John Sterling has died at ag...

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@FanDuelMay 4

Legendary New York sportscaster John Sterling has died at age 87, multiple sourc...

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John Sterling roll call ❤️

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@MajorleaguemaddMay 4

John Sterling roll call ❤️

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Legendary Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling Dead at 87 Detai...

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@ComplexMay 4

Legendary Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling Dead at 87 Details: https://t.co/UX3...

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Yankee Stadium paid tribute to John Sterling, their legendary radio broadcaster, who passed away on May 4 🙏

(via Chris Kirschner on X/Twitter)

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@clutchpointsmlbMay 6

Yankee Stadium paid tribute to John Sterling, their legendary radio broadcaster,...

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John Sterling, the iconic radio voice of the New York Yankee...

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@iHeartRadioMay 4

John Sterling, the iconic radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at age 8...

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May 4, 2026 | Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York Giants

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@nygiantsMay 4

May 4, 2026 | Big Blue Kickoff Live | New York Giants

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