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Giants' Mike Krukow Retires After 2026, Cites Myositis

8/7/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Mike Krukow, the Giants broadcaster, will retire at the end of the 2026 season.
He cited inclusion body myositis, battled for about 20-21 years, as the reason for ending his on-air duties.
Giants President and CEO Larry Baer announced a celebration for the September 27 season-finale against the Dodgers.
Krukow, a 13-time Emmy winner, was an All-Star pitcher who spent his final seven seasons with the Giants.

History

Historical Context

After more than three decades of national sports coverage—beginning with Yankees radio in 1949 and moving to NBC full-time in 1965—Curt Gowdy was forced out of NBC’s baseball team in 1975 when sponsor Chrysler installed Joe Garagiola as lead voice. His final NBC assignment, Super Bowl XIII on January 21 1979, marked his departure, prompting a tribute broadcast.

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Story summary

Mike Krukow, the Giants broadcaster, will retire at the end of the 2026 season.
He cited inclusion body myositis, battled for about 20-21 years, as the reason for ending his on-air duties.
Giants President and CEO Larry Baer announced a celebration for the September 27 season-finale against the Dodgers.
Krukow, a 13-time Emmy winner, was an All-Star pitcher who spent his final seven seasons with the Giants.

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