Yankees Announcer John Sterling Dead at 87

[Ed Nielson]

Beloved New York Yankees announcer John Sterling dies at 87

Known for his signature home run calls, John Sterling became the Voice of the Yankees n 1989 and continued until his retirement in 2024.

www.usatoday.com

 

[Don CT]

This was all over my feed this morning. I know he had a heart attack recently. As a Yankee fan this is devastating to hear. Yes he had a tendency to drive the listener nuts but his style was unmatched and will be missed.

 

[CTListener]

Damn, that's horrible news. I loved his calls, even as a Red Sox fan. I was hoping that he'd join Suzyn occasionally for a few innings, like Joe Castiglione is doing now on Red Sox radio, even in retirement.

 

[newsbot2]

Whenever the Yankees came to Fenway there was nothing better than to listen to John and Suzyn (who grew up in Newton, MA) call the game.

 

[AlNYC]

R.I.P. Mr. Sterling, you'll be missed and you're great veteran Yankees announcer with the great phrase of "Theeeeeeeee Yankees Win!!!!!"

 

[crainbebo]

John was with us through numerous World Series wins as well. An amazing announcer, and may he RIP. Say hi to Vin Scully for us in Heaven.

 

[BruceNYC]

Obituary in the New York Times written by Richard Sandomir.

 

[FreddyE1977]

Truly one of the greats.

 

[luperm]

Like him or not, they guy was a legend. One heck of a career. There was something comforting in listening to him call a Yankee game. Rest in peace.