Derek Jeter pays tribute to John Sterling after Yankees broadcaster’s death: ‘Will be deeply missed’
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By Christian Arnold
Published on May 4, 2026.
The death of John Sterling, a legendary baseball broadcaster for the New York Yankees, has led to a flurry of tributes from colleagues, baseball fans, and players whose careers were influenced by his voice. Four-time World Series winner and former Yankees captain Derek Jeter, who was behind the mic for all of Jeter's major league career, expressed his admiration for Sterling and his personal life. Other former Yankees players, including Alex Rodriguez, also shared their memories of Sterling on social media. Meanwhile, Michael Kay, the television voice of the Yankees, broke down while discussing Sterling's death on his ESPN New York radio show.
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