The NFL work week opened Monday with the Browns trading Myles Garrett to the Rams, the Eagles trading AJ Brown to the Patriots and ends, seemingly, with the Bears intent upon moving to Hammond, Indiana.
The NFL in its quiet month, June.
Somewhere in New York City, a kid sat by a big old radio, pencil in hand, listening to John Sterling, writing down every score, picturing every pitch, every swing, every roar of the crowd.
And when his voice rose, “It is high! It is far! It is gone!”, that kid jumped like they were right there in the Bronx.
He gave that kid a seat their parents could never afford.
That was the story of thousands of kids across New York City.
That voice, that feeling, that connection to the game, it will never be replaced. Rest in peace, John.
@MaxMurrayX @MLB@HoodieFrazier Awful take man. Living legend, give that guy his respect. And the call is awesome. Real Yankees fans would say it with him as the ball was flying out.
An era of New York Yankees baseball is remembered through his voice. John Sterling’s passion and energy left a lasting mark on the game.
Gone, but never forgotten ❤️ Rest in peace, John.