Owing to health concerns, longtime (since 1989) New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling, retired earlier this week; the team will honor him the day after tomorrow (Saturday, 4/20) at a Yankee Stadium ceremony. The 85-year-old Sterling notes, “I am a very blessed human being. I have been able to do what I wanted, broadcasting for 64 years. As a little boy growing up in New York as a Yankees fan, I was able to broadcast the Yankees for 36 years. I leave very, very happy [and] look forward to seeing everyone again on Saturday.” A statement from Yankees’ radio flagship – Audacy sports talk WFAN – reads, “Yankees radio will never quite sound the same without the signature voice, wit and humor of John Sterling. To generations of Bronx Bombers fans, he was a beloved companion. When you heard John, you knew it was time for baseball. Though he never wore the pinstripes, except of course for his fine tailored suits, he was one of the most colorful personalities in Yankees history and in all of New York City radio. All of us at WFAN tipour cap and salute our colleague and friend on a truly iconic career.” In an interview last month with The Athletic, Sterling indicated that he was “near the end” of his career.
Owing to health concerns, longtime (since 1989) New York Yankees radio voice John Sterling, retired earlier this week; the team will honor him the day after tomorrow (Saturday, 4/20) at a Yankee Stadium ceremony. The 85-year-old Sterling notes, “I am a very blessed human being. I have been able to do what I wanted, broadcasting for 64 years. As a little boy growing up in New York as a Yankees fan, I was able to broadcast the Yankees for 36 years. I leave very, very happy [and] look forward to seeing everyone again on Saturday.” A statement from Yankees’ radio flagship – Audacy sports talk WFAN – reads, “Yankees radio will never quite sound the same without the signature voice, wit and humor of John Sterling. To generations of Bronx Bombers fans, he was a beloved companion. When you heard John, you knew it was time for baseball. Though he never wore the pinstripes, except of course for his fine tailored suits, he was one of the most colorful personalities in Yankees history and in all of New York City radio. All of us at WFAN tipour cap and salute our colleague and friend on a truly iconic career.” In an interview last month with The Athletic, Sterling indicated that he was “near the end” of his career.