John Sterling’s all-time best Yankees nicknames
By Christian Arnold
Published on May 4, 2026.
John Sterling, the legendary New York Yankees radio play-by-play voice for 36 seasons, has passed away at the age of 87. Known for creating some of the most memorable home run calls and nicknames for players, Sterling was known for his unique approach to personalize player calls. His most memorable call was "Bern, baby, Bern!" and "All Rise! Here comes the Judge!" which he used to refer to players such as Dominique Wilkins, Jorge Posada, and Canó. Other memorable calls included "Gleyber Torres" and "The Bam-Tino".
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