John Sterling best catchphrases: The 10 greatest signature calls from iconic Yankees broadcaster

John Sterling best catchphrases: The 10 greatest signature calls from iconic Yankees broadcaster originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Longtime New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling was the voice of a golden era of baseball in the Bronx, but he didn't rise to prominence just because he was in the right place at the right time.

Sterling stayed true to himself throughout his 36 years behind the microphone for the Yankees, developing more than a few signature catchphrases and calls that made his broadcasts unique. Sterling died on Monday at the age of 87, less than two years after he called his final game at Yankee Stadium. As tributes poured in, many of Sterling's best calls started to circulate on social media.

Here's a look back at Sterling's signature lines, from his end-of-game call to his best home run calls. MORE: Tributes pour in for John Sterling after news of death 10 best catchphrases from John Sterling's legendary career 'Theeeee Yankees win! ' Nothing was more iconic than Sterling's over-the-top call at the end of every Yankees win, which he saw thousands of during his career.

"Ballgame over! Yankees win! Theeeeeee Yankees win!