John Sterling dies: 9 incredible calls from the legendary Yankees announcer
Legendary Yankees radio announcer John Sterling died. Here's a look back at some of his most memorable calls.
John Sterling has died at the age of 87. “We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling," read the post on social media from New York's WFAN, "a WFAN and Yankees radio icon whose voice was synonymous with an entire generation of Yankee fandom. " Sterling was as iconic of a voice in New York as anyone.
He brought his quirky brand of humor to the radio booth calling New York Yankees games for decades. He was also a Nets and Islanders voice, and he worked in Atlanta for part of the 1980s. As the world mourns the loss of Sterling, here's a look at some of his most iconic calls.
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. Rest in peace, John ❤️ pic. twitter.
com/BF267gPGnJ — WFAN Sports Radio (@WFAN660) May 4, 2026 "The Yankees win! " (AKA the Sterling Shake) When the Yankees won, Sterling would call, "THEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE Yankees win! " and do a little shake to put some emphasis on it.