New York Yankees legendary shortstop Derek Jeter knows all about going out on one's own terms, which makes his salute to radio broadcaster John Sterling even more heartwarming.
It was announced earlier this week that Sterling will retire from his everyday role as the team's radio broadcaster, a role that already had been reduced some for the 86-year-old.
Jeter, who announced his retirement before the 2014 season, posted a heartwarming salute to Sterling on social media before the latter's ceremony on Saturday.
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Derek Jeter salutes Yankees legend John Sterling
Jeter made sure to take the time to give Sterling a nice send-off after the broadcaster's 35 years as the voice of the Yankees.
Congrats to John Sterling on an amazing career. I’ve had the pleasure of listening to and working with John for decades. He is a major part of Yankee history and will be greatly missed.
Jeter's statement is just one of many that have been made over the course of the week as the news made its rounds.
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Sterling has been engrained in Yankees lore throughout his career calling games for the Bronx Bombers. His vibrant home run calls and iconic calls during the World Series will forever be etched into the history of the organization and the sport.
The Yankees will hold a ceremony Saturday at Yankee Stadium for Sterling ahead of the divisional game against the Tampa Bay Rays.
