John Sterling, Longtime New York Yankees Radio Voice, Dies at 87
The famed radio voice joined the Yankees' broadcast in 1989
New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling in 2024 Credit: New York Yankees/Getty John Sterling, the longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 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," WFAN Sports Radio announced on Monday morning, May 4, in a post on X. "Rest in peace, John.
" Sterling's broadcasting career with the Yankees began in 1989 . He called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 postseason contests, according to ESPN. John Sterling's death was announced on Monday, May 4, 2026 Credit: New York Yankees/Getty He retired in 2024 due to health concerns, The Athletic reported at the time.
Follow your favorite athletes on and off the field with PEOPLE's free sports newsletter — sign up now! "I am a very blessed human being,” Sterling said in a statement regarding his retirement. "I have been able to do what I wanted, broadcasting for 64 years.
As a little boy growing up in New York as a Yankees fan, I was able to broadcast the Yankees for 36 years. " Read the original article on People