Legendary Yankees radio broadcaster, who passed on May 4, prided himself on calling every game. At one point, he had called 5,060 consecutive games.
Legendary Yankees radio broadcaster, who passed on May 4, prided himself on calling every game. At one point, he had called 5,060 consecutive games. ( Photo: Wikimedia Commons)

The legendary broadcaster, who passed on May 4, at one point had called 5,060 games for the Yankees. To many fans, he was more like a fun family friend who was always in their home.

John Sterling Brought Fun to Every Game He Called for Yankees
09 May 2026 | 01:27
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Even when legendary Yankee broadcaster John Sterling had passed, the team still played a prerecorded broadcast of his classic call after the Yankees win the night of May 4. “Theeeee Yankees Win!” as they had at every home win since he retired after the 2024 season

It was a fitting tribute, although of...

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