I am a very blessed human being, Sterling said in a press release.
I have been able to do what I wanted, broadcasting for 64 years.
Its all to my benefit, and I leave very, very happy.
John Sterling, radio play-by-play voice of the New York YankeesTom Szczerbowski/Getty Images
I look forward to seeing everyone again on Saturday.
tag on every New York victory, called 5,420 regular-season Yankee games and another 211 in the playoffs.
Fans find a certain comfort in the daily rhythms of baseball.
