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Yankees Icon John Sterling Dies at 87

5/8/2026

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John Sterling, longtime New York Yankees broadcaster, died at age 87, WFAN announced on May 7, 2026.
He began Yankees broadcasts in 1989, retired before the 2024 season for health reasons, and called 5,631 games, earning 12 Emmy Awards and a 2016 Hall of Fame induction.
His trademark home-run call “It is high! It is far! It is gone!” became iconic, prompting tributes from Aaron Judge, Derek Jeter and Senator Chuck Schumer.

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John Sterling, longtime New York Yankees broadcaster, died at age 87, WFAN announced on May 7, 2026.
He began Yankees broadcasts in 1989, retired before the 2024 season for health reasons, and called 5,631 games, earning 12 Emmy Awards and a 2016 Hall of Fame induction.
His trademark home-run call “It is high! It is far! It is gone!” became iconic, prompting tributes from Aaron Judge, Derek Jeter and Senator Chuck Schumer.