John Sterling

NEW YORK – NOVEMBER 11: Sterling attends the 8th annual Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation Gala at Pier 60 at Chelsea Piers on November 11, 2010 in New York City. photo by Debby Wong/Bigstock.com

Birth Name: John Sloss

Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

Date of Birth: July 4, 1938

Ethnicity: Ashkenazi Jewish

John Sterling is an American sportscaster. He was the play-by-play announcer of the New York Yankees from 1989 to 2024.

John was the son of Gladys and Carl Henry Sloss. His parents were both Jewish. His father was buried in a Catholic cemetery, likely due converting in a later marriage.

John’s paternal grandfather was named Julius H. Sloss (the son of Henry Sloss and Sophia). Julius’ parents were of German Jewish descent.

John’s paternal grandmother was named Betty Waldeck. Betty was of German Jewish origin.

John’s maternal grandfather’s surname was Chodrov.

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Obituary of John’s father – https://www.findagrave.com