AMERICANTHINKER - The unforgettable voice of John Sterling
This was far more than simply a radio play-by-play announcer for the Yankees.
This was far more than simply a radio play-by-play announcer for the Yankees.
The longtime broadcaster of the New York Yankees has died at age 87. For 36 seasons, fans tuned in to Sterling’s electrifying play-by-plays on TV and radio.
Sterling was a broadcaster for the Yankees for 24 playoff appearances, seven World Series berths and five World Series championships
Sterling underwent heart bypass surgery last winter, ESPN reported, and was recovering at his home in Edgewater, New Jersey.
He called over 5,600 games, more than any other Yankees announcer, and was known for his personalized, slightly wacky home run calls.