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Legendary Yankees broadcaster John Sterling has passed away at 87, leaving a significant legacy in baseball. This article highlights five of his most memorable home run calls.
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The voice of the New York Yankees has gone silent. Legendary MLB broadcaster John Sterling has passed away at the age of 87, leaving behind a legacy that is inseparable from Yankees baseball. For decades, Sterling didnât just call gamesâhe defined moments, turning routine home runs into unforgettable pieces of theater. In honor of his career, here are five of his most memorable and iconic home run calls:
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When Hideki Matsui arrived in New York in 2003, he already carried the nickname âGodzillaâ from his time in Japan. Sterling didnât waste time.
âA thrilla from Godzilla!â became an instant classicâperfectly capturing Matsuiâs power and presence. It was catchy, creative, and uniquely Sterling.
Bernie Williams wasnât just a cornerstone of the Yankees dynastyâhe was also the inspiration behind one of Sterlingâs earliest signature calls.
âBern baby Bern!â became synonymous with the late-â90s Yankees and helped spark the tradition of personalized home run calls that would define Sterlingâs style. Simple. Timeless. Iconic.
John Sterling's most memorable home run calls include iconic phrases like 'A Thrilla from Godzilla!' for Hideki Matsui.
John Sterling defined moments in Yankees baseball, turning routine home runs into unforgettable theatrical experiences.
John Sterling passed away at the age of 87.

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Sterlingâs creativity never faded. With Gleyber Torres, he tapped into pop culture, riffing off the State Farm slogan with: âLike a good Gleyber, Torres is there!â
He also added variations like âItâs Gleyber Day!â and âHe is the Gleyber of the month!ââshowing his ability to keep things fresh even decades into his career.
This might be Sterlingâs most recognizable call. Alex Rodriguez hit 361 home runs as a Yankee, and Sterling was there for every single one of them.
âAn A-bomb from A-Rod!â wasnât just a callâit became part of baseball culture. Consistent, powerful, and instantly recognizable, it perfectly matched Rodriguezâs presence in the lineup.
Sterling loved a good punâand Tino Martinez gave him the perfect opportunity. âThe Bam-Tino!â played off âThe Great Bambino,â tying Yankees history into the present.
Martinez delivered plenty of moments worthy of the call, including his unforgettable grand slam in the 1998 World Series.
John Sterling called over 5,000 consecutive games, spanning generations of Yankees baseball. But more than the numbers, it was his personality that stood out. He made the game fun. He made moments bigger.
And he gave fans something to smile about every time the ball left the yard. Home runs come and go. But calls like these? They last forever. And thanks to John Sterling, Yankees fans will always hear those moments, not just see them.