Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announces retirement after 36 seasons
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 10:11 PM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Mike Krukow, legendary broadcaster for the San Francisco Giants, announced his retirement after 36 years in the booth, effective at the end of the current season. Known for his unique style and memorable calls alongside partner Duane Kuiper, Krukow has been a significant voice in Giants history, covering three World Series runs and Barry Bonds' historic home run record. Krukow expressed gratitude for the support from fans and the Giants family, reflecting on his career as a gift. Cuiper plans to continue broadcasting next season. A detailed look back at Krukow's most iconic moments has been compiled as a tribute.
- •Krukow retires at season's end, ending a 36-year career.
- •He partnered with Duane Kuiper in the Giants broadcast booth.
- •Krukow called three World Series and Bonds' historic moment.
- •Fans and the franchise praised Krukow's contributions.
- 10:11 PMYahoo Sports — A look back at Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow's legendary calls
"Mike Krukow spent over three decades in the Giants broadcast booth, and it's impossible to narrow it down to his best calls, but we tried our best.
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