John Sterling, legendary Yankees voice, dead at 87
John Sterling, the longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 87. He began broadcasting Yankees games in 1989 and was known for his consecutive game streak, calling 5,060 straight broadcasts before a brief absence in 2019. Sterling retired in 2024 due to health concerns, leaving behind a legacy as a defining figure in Yankees fandom.
- ▪John Sterling passed away at the age of 87.
- ▪He called Yankees games starting in 1989 and broadcast 5,060 consecutive games.
- ▪Sterling retired at the beginning of the 2024 season due to health issues.
- ▪WFAN, the Yankees' radio home, honored Sterling as an iconic voice of the team.
- ▪The Yankees and fans widely recognized Sterling as a symbol of generations of team support.
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MLB New York Yankees John Sterling, legendary Yankees voice, dead at 87 By Justin Terranova Published May 4, 2026, 8:08 a.m. ET John Sterling, the legendary voice of the Yankees, has passed away at 87 years old. Sterling began calling Yankees games in 1989 and famously would never miss a broadcast, calling 5,060 consecutive games up until he missed four games in July of 2019. John Sterling dead at 87. Robert Sabo for NY Post Explore More Yankees have been waiting years for glimpse of what outfielder delivered Mets announcer breaks out SAT word to describe rookie's highlight-reel catch What Anthony Volpe decision signifies after Yankees make right call Sterling retired at the start of the 2024 season due to health concerns.
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