John Sterling, legendary Yankees broadcaster, dies at age 87 - The Athletic

John Sterling, the legendary New York Yankees radio play-by-play announcer, died on Monday at the age of 87. Sterling joined the Yankees in 1989 and spent 36 years in the role, calling 5,631 games including eight World Series appearances and five World Series wins. His death was announced by WFAN; he had suffered a heart attack in January, though no specific cause of death was given.