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Michael Kay says John Sterling was hurt when Kay left the Yankees’ radio booth for a TV role on YES Network; Kay emphasizes there was no ego and that he would have happily remained Sterling’s sidekick for decades, with their complex bond remembered in light of Sterling’s passing.
Following John Sterling's death, the Yankees honored him with season-long patches and hats, while a debate emerged about whether the longtime broadcaster should be enshrined in Monument Park. Many peers and former players, including Suzyn Waldman, Marv Albert, Dave Sims and Derek Jeter, argue Sterling belongs in the same esteemed company as Mel Allen and Bob Sheppard, citing his 5,651 Yankees broadcasts and his iconic “Theeeee Yankees win!” calls. Others, like Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, contend the honor should go only to players, managers or executives who helped win games. Ultimately, owner Hal Steinbrenner will decide, but the case for Sterling’s inclusion is strong given his lasting influence as “The Voice of the Yankees.”
Michael Kay said on The Show that he tried to persuade John Sterling, the Yankees’ longtime broadcaster who retired in 2024 at 85 after 64 years on the mic, to stay in broadcasting. He cited Sterling’s frustration with the lack of physical newspapers on the road and his reluctance to embrace new tech, noting Sterling refused an iPad and relied on a flip phone and paper contacts. Even with the Yankees’ efforts to accommodate travel, Sterling’s health and the toll of the walk from car to booth contributed to his retirement. Sterling died Monday morning, and Kay and others paid tribute to his historic tenure.
Mike Francesa, in a SiriusXM tribute with Chris Russo, credited Russo with inspiring John Sterling’s iconic Yankees home run calls; Sterling—who died at 87 while recovering from heart surgery after a heart attack earlier this year—became famous for inventive nicknames like Bernie Williams’ 'Bernie goes boom' and numerous others that helped define the drama of baseball broadcasting and influenced later radio calls.
Following John Sterling’s death, the Yankees paid tribute to the longtime broadcaster with a pregame ceremony and had Sterling’s initials on caps after a 12-1 win over the Orioles. Boone and Judge expressed desire to keep hearing Sterling’s calls, and the club indicated it may add patches or other tributes and is weighing an eventual Monument Park inclusion, though no decisions have been announced.
Michael Kay honored the late John Sterling by mimicking Sterling’s iconic home-run call for Aaron Judge during the Yankees’ win over the Orioles, a tribute marked by hats with JS, a moment of silence, and Kay’s emotional reflection on Sterling’s impact and his wish to walk his daughter down the aisle.
Suzyn Waldman reflects on John Sterling’s life and 64-year broadcasting career after his death at 87 from heart surgery complications, noting his unmatched longevity (5,060 consecutive games) and the authentic, heartfelt calls that defined his Yankees tenure, including Waldman’s favorite moment—the tearful Jeter’s 3,000th hit call.
Mike Vaccaro recalls an airport conversation with Yankees radio voice John Sterling that reveals Sterling's Wellsville roots and his belief in treating every game as a major event, from his early days at WLSV-AM to a career shaping how millions hear the Yankees.
Suzyn Waldman honors John Sterling, the longtime Yankees radio voice who died at 87, recalling their long partnership and his distinctive Broadway-flavored play-by-play that endeared him to fans; Sterling retired in 2024 after a storied career, and Waldman highlighted how he connected with generations of Yankee fans through his iconic calls and emotional moments like Derek Jeter's 3,000th hit.
John Sterling, the longtime Broadway-style voice of the New York Yankees known for his dramatic home-run calls, has died at age 87, prompting tributes from the team and fans after decades anchoring Yankees broadcasts.
John Sterling, the longtime Yankees radio and TV announcer, died at 87 after a 36-year career in which he called four World Series championships and became famous for signature calls like 'YANKEES WIN! THAAA YANKEES WIN!' and player-specific homer lines; he retired in April 2024 but briefly returned for the 2024 postseason, and tributes poured in from the Yankees and fellow broadcasters celebrating his indelible influence on the team and city.
John Sterling, the Yankees’ longtime radio voice who called more than 5,000 consecutive games and helped shape a generation of fans with his signature calls, has died at 87 after eight decades in broadcasting.
John Sterling, the former Yankees announcer, expressed confusion over Juan Soto's decision to sign with the Mets instead of staying with the Yankees, despite a lucrative offer. Soto chose a 15-year, $765 million contract with the Mets, which included a $75 million signing bonus, over the Yankees' 16-year, $760 million offer. Sterling speculated on various factors influencing Soto's decision, such as team dynamics and personal preferences, but dismissed the idea that minor perks like a stadium suite were decisive.
Dave Sims, 71, is set to become the new radio play-by-play announcer for the New York Yankees, succeeding the retired John Sterling. Sims, who has been with the Seattle Mariners since 2007, will join Suzyn Waldman on the broadcasts. The deal, which is expected to be signed soon, is for two years. Sims was chosen over Yankees' Spanish language announcer Rickie Ricardo, marking a return to New York for Sims, who previously hosted a talk show on WFAN.
Colleagues and friends share their favorite memories of iconic Yankees broadcaster John Sterling, who recently announced his retirement after 36 years as the team's primary play-by-play announcer. From his unique on-air style to his enduring friendships, Sterling's impact on the game and those around him is celebrated as the Yankees prepare to honor him with a pregame ceremony at Yankee Stadium.