Tributes come pouring in from all corners of baseball world after John Sterling announces retirement
The legendary John Sterling is calling it a career, effective immediately, and will be honored at Yankee Stadium before Saturday’s game against the Rays.
Sterling’s run calling Yankee games began in 1989, and from September of that year to July of 2019, he never missed a game. Sterling has helped call five World Series titles and seven pennants, Derek Jeter’s 3,000th hit, and many more unforgettable moments. All in all, he called 5,420 regular season games and 211 playoff games, including some of the best moments in the rich history of the Yankee franchise.
Amid news of Sterling’s retirement, the love came pouring in from all corners of the baseball world to recognize one of the most recognizable voices in baseball broadcasting, as fans and colleagues paid tribute to a career that is second to none.
Some of the well wishes and congratulations John received on social media after he announced his decision to retire included calling for his iconic "Theeee Yankees win" to remain a fixture after Yankees victories, memories of John creating his own home run call for a fan, and coworkers paying tribute to unforgettable moments when working with the legendary voice of the Yankees.
