The real name of John Sterling is John Sloss and he was born in the year 1938, on 4th of July. Having an average height and a good vocal voice, he is known as an American sportscaster. His work was being famous for the New York Yankees of the Major League Baseball that was announced play by play on the radio by him. He has been associated with each and every Yankees game played since the year 1989.
Education
According to the biography being written, John Sterling was raised in the Upper East Side of Manhattan. He completed his education in the Moravian College followed by his admission in the Boston University. While leaving for his major education goals, he was also associated with the Columbia University School.
Career Experience
He kick started his career being an RJ in the Wellsville, New York’s local radio station while being a student. Being a professional broadcaster, the major turning point of his career was in Baltimore. He was recruited for the Baltimore Bullets presenting his skills as an announcer. He became a professional announcer growing his passion for his work when he announced Play-by-play for Morgan State University for seven years till 1978. John Sterling entered New York where his major career experience was held. He became a talk show with the help of WMCA. While continuing his work, he started serving radio for New York Raiders of WHA, New York Stars for WHL, New York Islanders and the New York or New Jersey Nets of ABA as well as NBA. He performed his work coupled with people like Bob Lawrence and Mike DeTomasso. His career highlights the Yankees where he started being a pre-game host being on WMCA as well as WINS radio. He performed major roles on cable segments being a co-host with the famous Mel Allen.
Years kept passing, and John was associated with the Nets and Islanders games as an announcer for the Sports Channel New York WMCA, WOR-TV and WVNJ. He continued marking his career leads. He Served in Atlanta for almost a decade where he hosted a sports show on the radio of WSB as well as covering the Turner Sports’ Hawks and Braves.
Personal Life
John Sterling lived in the New Jersey. He moved from Teaneck to Edgewater. He was married to wife, Jennifer that was broken up after 12 years of marriage. He was divorced and was a father of four children that consists a set of triplets as well. He was one of many displaced residents of Edgewater because of the fire that destroyed the Avalon Complex Building.
John has a net worth of $2 million that has been earned by his career.
Publications
Sterling is best known for his publications like Yankeeography and play-by-play for which he has been famous for. He is still working on it and the contract has been increased till 2017. He has worked for radio as well as television. A lead host or a co-host, he existed in his position, solely.
John Sterling is a nice human being and a humorous personality. His magical voice and ‘mmm’ before speaking out the words make him a better announcer.
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Net Worth 2021: | 2 million |