John Sterling has been the voice of the Yankees since 1989 ... on Monday, the legendary broadcaster announced he was powering down the microphone once and for all.
"I am a very blessed human being. I have been able to do what I wanted, broadcasting for 64 years. As a little boy growing up on New York as a Yankees fan, I was able to broadcast the Yankees for 36 years. It's all to my benefit, and I leave very, very happy. I look forward to seeing everyone again on Saturday," 85-year-old Sterling said in a statement announcing his immediate retirement.