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John Sterling, Fabled New York Yankees Play-by-Play Announcer, Dies at 87

Originally published May 4, 2026

By Mike Barnes · The Hollywood Reporter — Movies

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  • John Sterling, the New York Yankees radio announcer, has died at 87.
  • He called over 5,000 Yankees games during his 36-year career.
  • Sterling retired after the 2024 season and was a Frick Award finalist in 2024 and 2025.

John Sterling, the longtime New York Yankees radio announcer, has died at 87. He called games for the team for 36 years, including over 5,000 broadcasts, before retiring in 2024. Sterling was known for his iconic play-by-play style and was a finalist for the Ford C. Frick Award in 2024 and 2025.

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