John Sterling Dead at 87: The Catchphrases That Defined the Yankees
John Sterling, the iconic New York Yankees broadcaster, has died at the age of 87. His death was confirmed by both WFAN Sports Radio and the Yankees organization. Sterling was renowned for his energetic play-by-play style and memorable home run calls over decades of Yankees games.
- ▪John Sterling called 5,060 consecutive Yankees games from 1989 to 2019.
- ▪He was known for signature home run calls like 'It is high. It is far. It is GONE!'
- ▪Sterling created personalized calls for players such as 'All Rise! Here comes the Judge!' for Aaron Judge.
- ▪The Yankees organization released a statement mourning his passing and expressing condolences to his family.
- ▪Sterling's career spanned generations of Yankees fans and left a lasting mark on baseball broadcasting.
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By Aliss HighamUS News ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.John Sterling, the longtime broadcaster synonymous with New York Yankees baseball, has died at the age of 87.His death was announced Monday by WFAN Sports Radio in New York and confirmed by the Yankees. In a statement posted on X, the team said: “The Yankees mourn the loss of legendary broadcaster John Sterling. Our thoughts are with John’s family, friends and loved ones at this time.”Sterling was a fixture of Yankees baseball, delivering play-by-play coverage for generations of fans.
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