John Sterling, the longtime radio voice of the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 87, according to WFAN radio.

Sterling began broadcasting Yankees games on radio in 1989 and continued until his retirement in April 2024, spanning 35 seasons with the team. During his tenure, he called 5,420 regular-season games and 211 postseason games, establishing himself as one of baseball's most recognizable broadcasters.

The native New Yorker was known for his durability, working 5,060 consecutive games between 1989 and 2019 with few missed broadcasts. His dedication to the job was evident even late in his career - in 2023, he was struck by a foul ball during a broadcast but returned to work the following day.

Sterling's broadcasting career earned him recognition beyond baseball, winning 12 Emmy Awards for his work. He became known for his distinctive home run calls and colorful commentary that accompanied Yankees games for more than three decades.

The broadcaster's death marks the end of an era for Yankees fans who grew up listening to his voice on radio broadcasts throughout the team's successful run in the 1990s and 2000s.