Yankees radio icon John Sterling dead at 87
- On Monday, longtime New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling died at age 87, the team and WFAN announced.
- Over a 64-year broadcasting career, Sterling called 5,631 games, including a streak of 5,060 consecutive broadcasts, and became known for his signature call, "The Yankees win!".
- Sterling partnered with Suzyn Waldman starting in 2005, forming a recognizable radio duo that covered 24 postseason trips and five World Series championships.
- The Yankees honored Sterling Monday night, wearing caps with "JS" stitching during a 12-1 win against Baltimore, while manager Aaron Boone and Aaron Judge paid tribute.
- Sterling retired in 2024 after health issues and travel demands, though he briefly returned for the postseason after undergoing heart bypass surgery in recent months.
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Aaron Judge wants John Sterling’s iconic victory call played after every Yankees home win
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Legendary New York Yankees radio broadcaster John Sterling died at 87 on Monday, and captain Aaron Judge wants Sterling’s calls to live on forever in the Bronx. After the Yankees recorded the final out of their dominant 12-1 rout of the Baltimore Orioles at Yankee Stadium on Monday, the same call that Sterling ended every Yankee victory with blared throughout the stadium speakers. “Ballgame over! Yanke…
Judge calls for new Bronx tradition to honor announcer
NEW YORK — Aaron Judge hopes for a new Bronx tradition: John Sterling's voice booming "Ballgame over! Yankees win! Theee Yankees win!" around Yankee Stadium after victories, just before the first strains of Frank Sinatra crooning "New York, New York."
How Did John Sterling Die? Cause of Death, Career Highlights and Family Details
Legendary sports broadcaster John Sterling passed away on Monday at 87. Sterling died on 4 May, about a week after suffering heart failure, the New York Times reported. WFAN Sports Radio confirmed the news in an announcement, but did not disclose the cause of death. Sterling is survived by his ex-wife, Jennifer Contreras, and their four children, Bradford, Derek, Veronica, and Abigail. We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling…
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