Michael Kay pays homage to John Sterling with Yankees home run call
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Michael Kay honored the late John Sterling by replicating Sterling's famous home run call during Aaron Judge's two-run homer in the Yankees' game against the Orioles.
- Sterling, a legendary Yankees broadcaster for 36 years, passed away at age 87 after complications from heart failure following multiple heart attacks and open-heart surgery.
- Kay shared an emotional tribute on ESPN New York, revealing Sterling's determination to walk his daughter down the aisle before his health declined.
- The Yankees paid tribute to Sterling with players wearing hats bearing "JS," a moment of silence, and Kay and Suzyn Waldman laying flowers at home plate.
- Aaron Judge praised Sterling's iconic voice, saying he brought a unique New York theatrical flair to the ballpark that fans nationwide will remember.
