"John Sterling was best known for his time with the Yankees, where he rose to prominence as the team became the dominant MLB force in the late 1990s and 2000s."
"During his career, Sterling worked with various analysts, including Suzyan Waldman, and his last season of full-time work in the Yankees' booth was 2024."
"With the Braves, Sterling was part of the TBS booth, switching between television and Braves Radio Network, and he notably worked with Ernie Johnson, Sr., Skip Caray, and Pete Van Weiren."
"Sterling won 12 Sports Emmy Awards and was recognized as a two-time finalist for the prestigious Ford C. Frick Award."
John Sterling, a legendary sports announcer, passed away at the age of 87. He was known for his over 35-year career with the New York Yankees and his time with the Atlanta Braves from 1982 to 1987. Sterling gained fame for his call of the Rick Camp home run during a historic 19-inning game in 1985. He also announced for the Atlanta Hawks and covered college football and professional hockey. Sterling won 12 Sports Emmy Awards and was a finalist for the Ford C. Frick Award.
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