May 4 (UPI) -- John Sterling, the iconic play-by-play announcer for more than 5,600 New York Yankees games, has died, the team and WFAN announced Monday.
Sterling's son, Bradford, told the The New York Times that his father died from complications after a heart attack in Englewood, N.J. He was 87.
"The Yankees mourn the loss of legendary broadcaster John Sterling," the team said in a statement. "Our thoughts are with John's family, friends and loved ones at this time."
Sterling, who was known for his personalized home run calls, emphatic delivery after Yankees wins and many other idiosyncrasies, served on the Yankees' broadcast team from 1989 to 2024.
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