Michael Kay pays homage to John Sterling with Yankees home run call
Michael Kay honored late Yankees broadcaster John Sterling by using his iconic home run call during Aaron Judge's homer against the Orioles. Sterling, who called Yankees games for 36 years, passed away at 87 following a series of health struggles. The tribute took place during a night of remembrance at Yankee Stadium, including a moment of silence and players wearing 'JS' hats.
- ▪John Sterling died at the age of 87 after a prolonged battle with heart issues.
- ▪Michael Kay paid tribute by using Sterling's famous home run call when Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer.
- ▪Sterling had been rehabilitating to walk his daughter down the aisle at her upcoming wedding.
- ▪The Yankees held a moment of silence and wore 'JS' hats to honor Sterling before the game.
- ▪Aaron Judge said Sterling brought 'New York theatre' to the ballpark with his broadcasting style.
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MLB Michael Kay pays homage to John Sterling with Yankees home run call By Christian Arnold Published May 4, 2026, 9:14 p.m. ET Michael Kay honored the late John Sterling on Monday night by replicating his well-known home run call for Aaron Judge in the bottom of the first inning. Sterling, the longtime Yankees broadcaster, died Monday at 87 years old. Kay paid homage to his friend and former broadcast partner — having called games on the radio with Sterling from 1992-2001 on 770 AM WABC — when Judge hit a two-run blast to right center field to give the Yankees a 2-0 lead over the Orioles. “It is high! It is far! It is gone!” Kay belted, using the same home run call that Sterling made famous while calling Yankee games.
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