Kevin Baker's book is here!

Kevin Baker's book is here!
"... an exemplary sports book..." Kirkus Reviews

Sunday, June 29, 2008

Sterling's Mets Victory Cry Hits 6.12 Seconds

Anybody who follows world events knows Yank voice John Sterling -- like political counterpart Edward R. Murrow -- employs a signature phrase to instill in listerners a sense of comfort and security.

Generally, Sterling's victory call -- "BALLGAME OVER. THE YANKEES WIN. THU-UH-UH-UH YANKEES WIN!" registers between 5 and 6 seconds on the stopwatch.

Thus, the Sterling Scale gives fans a quick chance to determine the importance of the victory. (Less than five seconds, regardless of the outcome, is technically a loss.)

Saturday's cry, following Mariano's strikeout of Trot Nixon, notched 6.12 seconds.

Here it is:



Thus far, the longest victory cry registered came June 5, following Jason Giambi's three-run, pinch hit HR. It last an incredible 7.25 seconds. (Warning: Don't try this at home.)

Here it is.




Other great calls this year:

2. May 22, Robby Cano RBI beats Baltimore: 6.60 seconds

3. June 19, 2-1 victory over San Diego: 6.39 seconds

4. April 1, Opening Day win over Toronto: 6.32 seconds

5. METS GAME SATURDAY

We at IIH, IIF, IIc call upon John Sterling to beat the 7.25 second mark.

MR. STERLING -- WE WANT 8 SECONDS!

TODAY... EIGHT SECONDS... TODAY.

No comments: