[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 76 (Thursday, May 2, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E439-E440]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JOHN STERLING

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                        HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 2, 2024

  Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the legendary 
career of New York Yankees broadcaster, John Sterling. A resident of 
Edgewater, New Jersey, John began announcing Yankee games on the radio 
in 1989. After a distinguished 35-year tenure with the Yankees, John 
recently announced his retirement.

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  From 1989 to 2019, John Sterling did not miss a day of work, 
announcing a Ripken-esque 5,060 consecutive Yankee games. He announced 
every game Hall of Famer Derek Jeter ever played in. One-quarter of all 
games in the Yankees' storied history. Sterling's incredible longevity 
and consistency are integral parts of his broadcasting brilliance.
  John Sterling's voice is one of the most memorable in the Big 
Leagues. His passion and love of the game of baseball could be heard in 
each game he announced. After a big Yankee strike out, run batted in, 
or play in the field, you could always expect to hear the contagious 
exhilaration in his voice. His announcement ``Theeeeeeeee Yankees 
Win!'' was a signature to decades of triumphs.
  John Sterling will also be remembered for the unique home run call he 
devised for every Yankee player. From ``Bernie goes Boom?'' and ``It's 
an A-Bomb for A-Rod!'' to ``It's a Thrilla from Godzilla!'' and 
``Robbie Cano, Don'tcha Know!'' John never lacked creativity. To any 
Yankee fan among America's millions, it was always exciting to hear 
John's first home run call for a new free agent acquisition. He never 
disappointed.
  When you think of the Yankees, the first word that comes to mind is 
greatness. Twenty-seven World Series Championships. Forty American 
League pennants. The home of Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Lou Gehrig, Yogi 
Berra, Joe DiMaggio, and Mariano Rivera. From 1996 to 2001, the Yankees 
had one of the most impressive stretches in Major League Baseball 
history, winning four world championships over the span of only five 
years. John Sterling was right there for this stretch, announcing their 
playoff games and World Series championships. A legendary franchise 
needed a legendary announcer like John Sterling.
  New York sports fans have been fortunate to listen to games announced 
by some of the greatest broadcasters ever. Mel Allen. Red Barber. Vin 
Scully. John Sterling joins that list. John Sterling will be remembered 
as one of the best sports broadcasters in history.
  The House sends its congratulations to John Sterling on a historic 
career and its warmest wishes for his retirement. May God Bless John 
Sterling. And God Bless America.

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