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Gene Deckerhoff to Retire After 37 Years with Bucs

1/1/2026

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Summary

Deckerhoff Bids Farewell

Gene Deckerhoff, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' radio voice, will retire after the 2025 season, ending a 37-year career.
He has called more than 800 Buccaneers games, including two Super Bowl victories.
He has also been the voice of Florida State University sports for decades.
His tenure is the third-longest in NFL history.
Tributes are expected during his final broadcasts, and discussions about his successor are underway.

History

Historical Context

In 1985, the NFL revamped its broadcasting strategy, significantly increasing team visibility, including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Gene Deckerhoff, who called over 800 Buccaneers games, played a crucial role in the franchise's two Super Bowl victories. His retirement in 2025 after 37 years underscores the evolving influence of sports commentators in enhancing fan engagement and shaping broadcasting legacies.

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Deckerhoff Bids Farewell

Gene Deckerhoff, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' radio voice, will retire after the 2025 season, ending a 37-year career.
He has called more than 800 Buccaneers games, including two Super Bowl victories.
He has also been the voice of Florida State University sports for decades.
His tenure is the third-longest in NFL history.
Tributes are expected during his final broadcasts, and discussions about his successor are underway.

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