The New York Yankees are about to lose a voice almost as notable as the legendary “Voice of God” Bob Sheppard. Longtime radio play-by-play man John Sterling is retiring, effective immediately, at the ripe old age of 85.
Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reported the immediacy of Sterling’s retirement. Earlier in the afternoon, Andrew Marchand of The Athletic reported Sterling would address his future in a Friday press conference. Now, the press conference will be Saturday at Yankee Stadium along with a ceremony honoring Sterling before a game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
“I am a very blessed human being,” Sterling said in a statement.