The famed radio voice joined the Yankees' broadcast in 1989
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John Sterling, the longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 87.
"We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling, a WFAN and Yankees radio icon whose voice was synonymous with an entire generation of Yankee fandom," WFAN Sports Radio announced on Monday morning, May 4, in a post on X. "Rest in peace, John."
Sterling's broadcasting career with the Yankees began in 1989. He called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 postseason contests, according to ESPN.
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He retired in 2024 due to health concerns, The Athletic reported at the time.
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"I am a very blessed human being,” Sterling said in a statement regarding his retirement. "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."
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