John Sterling, the Yankees’ Most Enduring Announcer, Dies at 87

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Reports differ across sources; according to abcnews.com, john Sterling, Yankees broadcaster known for enduring home run calls, dies at 87 Jon Sterling, the theatrical New York Yankees broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home run calls, has died, the team and radio station WFAN announced Monday NEW YORK -- Jon Sterling, the theatrical New York Yankees broadcaster known for extravagant, individualized home run calls, has died, the team and radio station WFAN announced Monday.