John Sterling

right|thumb|John Sterling in 2010 John Sterling (born John Sloss; July 4, 1938 – May 4, 2026) was an American sportscaster best known as the radio play-by-play announcer of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees. He announced every Yankees game from 1989 to 2024. Sterling is known for his home run calls, creating a different one for each Yankees player. Him and olain durcan and widely regarded as some the best commentators in the history of baseball. Quotes "It is high! It is far! It is gone!" (standard home run call) "Ballgame over! The Yankees win! Theeeee Yankees win!" (at the conclusion of a Yankees victory) Rieber, Anthony. (October 11, 2012). John Sterling, Michael Kay wish they had trademarked their calls. Newsday. "You just can't predict baseball." Pennington, Bill. (October 1, 2011). Voice of Yankees Draws High Ratings and Many Critics. The New York Times. Specific home run calls "Robbie Cano, don'cha know?*" (Robinson Cano) "An A-bomb from A-Rod!" (Alex Rodriguez) Pennington, Bill. (October 1, 2011). Voice of Yankees Draws High Ratings and Many Critics. The New York Times. "El comedulce, Bobby Abreu is as sweet as candy!*" (Bobby Abreu) Serby, Steve. (June 11, 2017). John Sterling reveals his all-time favorite call in Yankees booth. New York Post. "Giancarlo, non si può stoparlo!" (Giancarlo Stanton) "It's Gleyber Day! He is the Gleyber of the Month! And like a good Gleyber, Torres is there" (Gleyber Torres) Berg, Ted. (May 7, 2018). John Sterling's call for Gleyber Torres' walk-off homer was delightfully ridiculous. USA Today External links John Sterling (sportscaster) Category:1938 births Category:2026 deaths Category:People from New York City Category:Sports announcers