Michael Kay: John Sterling’s going out as one of the great voices of all time
While he might not go out like him one day, YES Network's Michael Kay had nothing but good things to say about the retiring John Sterling.
While he might not go out like him one day, YES Network's Michael Kay had nothing but good things to say about the retiring John Sterling.
With John Sterling's retirement, the Yankees and WFAN are taking a deliberate approach to finding his permanent successor.
"John Sterling was the soundtrack of my summers. John was the big moment."
"There will never be another John Sterling. There just can't be."
"He was one of a kind, and we love him."
Sterling is calling it a career after 35 years.
"Does that mean you have to be reminded you have a brother or a sister?"
"When I start doing the game, it’s the easiest thing that I do. By far."
John Sterling got to unveil his personalized home run call for Juan Soto after his first home run in pinstripes against the Astros.
The Yankees are replacing the pair this weekend with two announcers 40+ years younger.
"God, this is boring."
"I’ve never done anything wrong to Justin Turner."
"If you don't want Kevin Brown, there are 29 other teams who do."
Sterling celebrated his 85th birthday Tuesday.
"I took one for the team"
Sterling will return to the booth on June 6th.
Okay, sure, we're not made of stone.
With Shackil expected to land the role of being Sterling’s permanent back-up, he’ll have a great opportunity to prove he’s a viable long-term replacement.
"I plan to continue working and I have, right now, no desire to stop. I’m going to work."
The New York Yankees' television and radio calls, as well as the Texas Rangers' television call of Aaron Judge hitting home run No. 62.
John Sterling will reclaim the mic to ensure he says “All rise! Here comes the Judge!” for home runs 60, 61 and 62.
When he was announced as a substitute for John Sterling earlier this year, Brendan Burke referred to the opportunity as his "great white buffalo."
"It is just to recharge my batteries."