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Yankees Radio Broadcaster John Sterling Taking His First Day Off In 30 Years

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) – Prepare yourself Yankees fans, there won’t be any “Gleyber Days” or blasts from the “Sanchino” this weekend.

For the first time in 30 years, John Sterling is taking a breaking from being the radio voice of the New York Yankees.

The legendary broadcaster’s amazing streak on the air will end when he takes his first day off on Thursday.

The game in Tampa will mark the first time he is not on the air for a Yankees game since 1989, his first year in the role.

Sportscasters John Sterling, Suzyn Waldman and Lee Mazzilli attend The Jorge Posada Foundation’s Decade of Difference celebration on November 9, 2011.