Legendary Yankees Broadcaster John Sterling Calls it a Career After 36 Years

Radio legend John Sterling, renowned for his iconic play-by-play calls, has officially announced his retirement after an illustrious 36-year career with the New York Yankees.

The announcement of Sterling’s retirement was made by the Yankees organization ahead of a pregame ceremony set to honor him at Yankee Stadium on April 20, before the Yankees face the Tampa Bay Rays.

Throughout his tenure, Sterling’s resonant voice and signature home run calls became synonymous with the Yankees, captivating fans across New York City and beyond.

After calling an impressive 5,420 regular-season Yankees games and 211 postseason matches, Sterling leaves an indelible mark on baseball broadcasting.

Sterling’s most memorable years coincided with the era of Yankees greats like Derek Jeter, Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, and under the leadership of manager Joe Torre.

Inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 2018, John Sterling will forever be remembered as a legendary broadcaster whose contributions to the sport are unparalleled.