For nearly 40 years, John Sterling served as the radio voice of the New York Yankees, delighting (and at times frustrating) fans with his whimsical accounts of the happenings on the field. For folks in the New York City area, Sterling was an institution.
Sterling retired a few weeks into the 2024 season, just to come out of retirement five months later and close out the year with the Yankees, giving fans an unexpected opportunity to hear his zany home run calls one final time.
He wouldn't return to the booth in 2025, instead opting to slow down now that he's 87 years old.