"Sterling was the radio voice of the Yankees for parts of 36 seasons, announcing 5,651 games from 1989 through 2024. He at one point called 5,060 consecutive games before missing his first broadcast in July 2019."
"Known for his signature home run and victory calls, Sterling was a 12-time Emmy Award winner and three-time finalist for the Ford C. Frick Award, which is presented annually by the Baseball Hall of Fame to a broadcaster for 'major contributions' to the sport."
"The Yankees honored Sterling with a moment of silence before their game against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday. Players also wore Sterling's 'JS' initials on the back of their caps."
John Sterling, the iconic radio voice of the New York Yankees, passed away at the age of 87. He announced 5,651 games over 36 seasons, including 24 postseason trips and five championships. Sterling was known for his memorable calls of significant moments, such as Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit and Aaron Judge's record-breaking 62nd homer. The Yankees honored him with a moment of silence and players wore caps with his initials. Sterling was a 12-time Emmy Award winner and had a diverse broadcasting career before joining the Yankees.
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