John Sterling, the longtime play-by-play broadcaster whose voice became strongly associated with the New York Yankees, has died at 87. Multiple outlets report that he spent about 36 seasons calling games and that he called more Yankees games than any other announcer in the team’s history. Estimates of his total appearances vary by source: one report says he called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 postseason games after beginning in 1989 and retiring in 2024, while other accounts cite totals such as 5,631 games. Several sources also describe his streak of consecutive broadcasts, including figures of 5,060 games between 1989 and 2019. Sterling worked almost continuously and returned quickly to duty after being struck by a foul ball during a 2023 broadcast, according to one report. He was also widely recognized for his distinctive home run calls and his personalized style. He received multiple awards, including a report that he won 12 Emmys. Sources also note he appeared for numerous playoff and World Series events during his tenure, with several different counts reported.
John Sterling, longtime Yankees radio and TV announcer, dies at 87
John Sterling, the longtime play-by-play broadcaster whose voice became strongly associated with the New York Yankees, has died at 87. Multiple outlets report that he spent about 36 seasons calling ga...
- John Sterling, the Yankees play-by-play broadcaster, dies at age 87.
- He calls Yankees games for about 36 seasons, beginning radio broadcasts in 1989 and retiring after the 2024 season.
- Sources agree he is among the Yankees’ most enduring announcers and called the most games for the team, with total game counts reported around 5,420 regular-season games and totals above 5,600 in other accounts.
- He is known for distinctive, personalized home run calls.
- Multiple outlets report he worked long consecutive-game stretches and won numerous Emmys.
John Sterling, the legendary and longtime radio voice of the Yankees, died Monday at the age of 87, giving way to a day of tributes and remembrances.
3 months agoThe longtime broadcaster of the New York Yankees has died at age 87. For 36 seasons, fans tuned in to Sterling’s electrifying play-by-plays on TV and radio.
3 months ago"It meant the world to him to be the voice of the Yankees," broadcast partner Suzyn Waldman said of Sterling, who called 5,631 games.
3 months agoHe called games for the team for 36 years — 5,060 consecutive at one point — before retiring after the 2024 season.
3 months agoSterling was a broadcaster for the Yankees for 24 playoff appearances, seven World Series berths and five World Series championships
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