Tributes Pour In After Legendary MLB Announcer Dies at 87

Tributes are pouring in online after the death of a legendary MLB announcer on Monday morning, May 4.

The New York Yankees announced the passing of legendary MLB announcer John Sterling on Monday. Sterling, 87, was part of the New York Yankees' broadcasts from 1989 until his retirement in 2024.

New York is saddened by his passing.

"The Yankees mourn the loss of legendary broadcaster John Sterling. Our thoughts are with John's family, friends and loved ones at this time," the team announced.

Major League Baseball released a statement, as well.

"We are saddened by the passing of former New York Yankees broadcaster John Sterling. Through his unique style and passionate play-by-play calls, Sterling endeared himself to generations of players and fans as radio voice of the Yankees from 1989 to 2024. His signature punctuation of Yankees victories included calling the final out of five World Series championships. Sterling's seven-decade broadcasting career also included stints with the Atlanta Braves and Hawks, the New York Nets and Islanders, and the Baltimore Bullets. He was 87 years old," MLB wrote.

Tributes for John Sterling are pouring in

MLB fans are deeply saddened.

"We are devastated to hear about the passing of John Sterling, a WFAN and Yankees radio icon whose voice was synonymous with an entire generation of Yankee fandom. Rest in peace, John ❤️," WFAN wrote.

"John Sterling was a great announcer and always a joy to be around. RIP," one shared.

"Oh no!!!! There is no relationship a young sports fan has like the one they have with their local announcer. And for me, the people whose voice I've heard the most in my life: my mom, my dad and John Sterling. Even if that's an exaggeration- gotta be 5000 three hour games- it's not by much. Mellifluous, bombastic, wonderfully gas baggy: everything you want in your home team baseball announcer. Myit is high, myit is far, myit was perfect, John," Tony Reali shared.

"Echoing everything I said here when he retired. RIP John Sterling. A true Yankee legend who's been part of so many big memories in my life. There will never be another. Put him Monument Park and the Hall Of Fame. He is broadcasting royalty," one fan added.

May he rest in peace.

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This story was originally published May 4, 2026 at 9:16 AM.