Beloved longtime Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow to retire at the end of the season
Summary
Mike Krukow, a longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster and former major league pitcher, announced he will retire at the end of the 2024 season. He has been calling Giants games for nearly 40 years and plans an emotional farewell.Key Facts
- Mike Krukow is 74 years old and has been with the Giants as a broadcaster for almost four decades.
- He also played as a major league pitcher before his broadcasting career.
- Krukow will retire after the 2024 baseball season ends.
- He has coped with a rare muscle disease that has limited his travel and activity for about 20 years.
- Krukow and his broadcast partner Duane Kuiper have worked together during three World Series wins in 2010, 2012, and 2014.
- Giants President Larry Baer praised Krukow as a spiritual leader and thanked him for his insight and humor.
- Krukow and Kuiper are known for their dynamic and engaging broadcasts.
- Fans are encouraged to listen to their broadcasts during Krukow’s final season.
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