BKlutch wrote:MrDollarBills wrote:It looks like John Sterling is about to retire.
Edit: Michael Kay implied that John is not doing well. This is awful news.
He just retired, and doing so after the start of the season means he really isn't well. John may not have been the most modern announcer, but he brought warmth and personality to radio broadcasts for many who listened to the games in the background while having to do other things (homework, housework, eating meals with family while wearing earphones!). I'm sorry he won't be around for the start of what appears to be a promising season. He'll be missed.It is high.
It is far.
It is gone.
Another thrilla from Godzilla.
Theeeeeeeuuuhhhh Yankeeeeesssssss Wiiiiiiiiiiiinnnnnnn
Yeah John is literally the only voice of the Yankees on the radio that i know. He's definitely an old school announcer but he was always so chill as a personality which made him come off as real cool older dude, he had a comforting voice and when the action does happen, his calls were hype. I'll miss him. Many a summer drive home was spent listening to him call games.
"Well, you know Suzyn..."
I can do a good imitation of John but I never get to use it since most Yankee fans I know don't listen to sports radio (I got that habit from my dad).
I hope John will be with us for as long as he can.