The Sterling patch will be a season-long tribute, starting May 18, and the Yankees will continue to wear hats with his initials on the back.

Known for his signature home run calls, John Sterling became the Voice of the Yankees in 1989 and continued until his retirement in 2024.

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. He was 87.