John Sterling, Legendary Yankees Radio Voice, Retires
54-Year Career Filled with Unforgettable Moments and Iconic Home Run Call
Distinguished Broadcaster Hangs Up the Microphone After a Half-Century of Baseball Story-Telling
After 5420 regular season and 211 postseason Yankees games on radio, legendary broadcaster John Sterling is officially retiring from the booth. The announcement was made effective immediately, bringing an end to a remarkable half-century career filled with unforgettable moments and his iconic home run call, "It is high... it is far... it is gone!"
Sterling, a Baltimore native born on July 4, 1938, began his broadcasting career in 1965. He joined the Yankees radio team in 1989 and quickly became synonymous with the team's success. His booming voice and unique style of commentary entertained generations of Yankees fans.
Beyond his work with the Yankees, Sterling also called games for the Baltimore Orioles, Atlanta Braves, and New York Mets. He is a two-time recipient of the National Sportscaster of the Year Award and was inducted into the Ford C. Frick Award booth in 2018.
While Sterling's retirement marks the end of an era for Yankees fans, his legacy will continue to resonate. His unforgettable moments, such as his call of Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit, will forever be etched in the annals of baseball history.
Yankees fans and the baseball community at large extend their heartfelt gratitude to John Sterling for his unparalleled contributions to the game. His voice will be forever remembered as the soundtrack to countless memories and unforgettable moments.
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