John Sterling dies at 87 years old: MLB world mourns death of iconic Yankees broadcaster
MLB and the Yankees are mourning the death if iconic radio broadcaster John Sterling at 87.
John Sterling dies at 87 years old: MLB world mourns death of iconic Yankees broadcaster originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The baseball world lost one of its iconic voices on Monday as legendary New York Yankees broadcaster died at the age of 87.
Sterling found a way to become one of the most recognizable voices in sports over the radio in an era dominated by TV, doing so by staying true to his own style. The longtime radio voice of the Yankees developed signature catchphrases, including his "Theeeee Yankees win! " call of any victory, that broke through to the mainstream.
Sterling's longevity in his role was remarkable, as he was hired as the Yankees' lead radio play-by-play broadcaster in 1989 and didn't miss a single game until 2019, a streak of 5,060 consecutive games called. He was behind the microphone for five World Series wins over 35 full seasons before retiring in the early days of the 2024 campaign. Here's more to know about Sterling's passing and how the baseball world is paying tribute.
John Sterling dies at 87 years old WFAN confirmed Monday that Sterling has passed away. He was 87. We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling, a WFAN and Yankees radio icon whose voice was synonymous with an entire generation of Yankee fandom.