Starkville | Mike Krukow Reflects on 36 Seasons in the Booth

Legendary Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow will be retiring from the booth after 36 seasons. He shares the emotional outpouring he's received from fans, the gut-wrenching moment he told his partner Duane Kuiper, and highlights from a lifetime of stories — from homering off Steve Carlton to lessons learned from Harry Caray and Vin Scully.

Rundown:

00:00 Intro

02:35 Showing Love to Local Voices

10:43 Welcoming Mike Krukow

13:47 The Magic of Kruk and Kuip

17:04 How Kruk and Kuip Evolved

20:30 The Hard Decision to Step Away

26:05 Surprising Fans

28:30 Krukow's Baseball History

35:36 Most Important Item

38:58 The Hall of Fame

41:56 The Remainder of the Season

43:42 Sliding Doors

47:41 Playing in Candlestick Park

49:53 Silly Kruk and Kuip Stories

57:29 Farewell Mike Krukow

59:27 Strange But True

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With: Mike Krukow

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