The New York Yankees are one of the most well-known Major League Baseball franchises in all of the sport. In recent times there have been big stars that have played in the Big Apple over the years for the Yankees. On Monday, the longtime voice for New York has put the headset down after calling games for 36 seasons.
Yankees Longtime Broadcaster John Sterling Calls It A Career
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John Sterling was the play-by-play radio announcer for the Yankees since 1989. The longtime radio broadcaster called 5,420 baseball games during the regular season. He had a certain way of keeping fans engaged whether it was a home run or another big play on the diamond. During his career, Sterling announced 211 playoff games as well.
Early on, the 85-year-old also worked for the Atlanta Braves in the Turner Field days. That went on for five seasons in the 80’s. Many fans remember the days of Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez with the New York Yankees. Those were two Yankee greats in recent years. They were both big hitters who left unforgettable legacies with the organization. John Sterling was a part of seven World Series appearances and five titles
John Sterling’s Impact On Yankees Fans
Fellow announcers alongside John Sterling enjoyed listening and joining him in the broadcast booth. Some say that it will be different without Sterling calling games for the rest of this season. Fans will miss John Sterling after his long career. Being that he had called sports games for 64 years, he felt it was time to put the microphone down.
The longtime radio announcer has chosen to retire early due to health-related issues. His last game broadcasted was in the New York Yankees win over the Toronto Blue Jays over a week ago. The team beat Toronto by a score of 8-3 at home. The franchise will honor John Sterling on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at Yankee Stadium during the pregame before the two teams take the field.
New York Yankees 2024 Season
So far in this early season, the Yankees hold a record of 12-5. The organization currently sits at the top of the American League East division. They will continue their series with the Blue Jays tonight at 7:07 pm ET in Toronto! Suzyn Waldman will be in the broadcast booth without John Sterling, which will be a big change for his colleagues and fans of the game.
There is no doubt that the longtime play-by-play man will be missed by not just New York fans, but others that love Major League Baseball around the world!
