Mike Krukow Retired After 37 Seasons Broadcasting Giants
The longtime color commentator said goodbye to fans during a postgame ceremony at Sunday's final home game.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Baseball
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Longtime San Francisco Giants color commentator Mike Krukow has concluded his 37-year broadcasting career. The former pitcher was honored during a postgame ceremony on the field following Sunday's 5-1 loss to end the season.
Why it matters
Krukow, a fixture in the local booth for nearly four decades, retired due to a chronic medical condition. His departure marks the end of a long era of Giants baseball coverage that spanned from the team's arrival in San Francisco.
Krukow served as a color commentator for 37 years, a tenure that followed his 14-year career as a Major League Baseball pitcher. The Giants concluded their 2026 season with 97 losses.
The players
Mike Krukow
A former Major League Baseball pitcher who served as the Giants color commentator for 37 years.
Bruce Jenkins
A writer and longtime collaborator who is currently working on a book with Mike Krukow.
San Francisco Giants
The local Major League Baseball team that held a postgame retirement ceremony for Mike Krukow.
The details
During the ceremony, Krukow appeared on the field in a motorized chair to address the 40,000-plus fans in attendance. Three of his five children sang the national anthem earlier in the day. The season wrapped up with a 10-inning game that saw the Giants fall 5-1. Krukow is currently collaborating with Bruce Jenkins on a book.
Timeline
1958: The Giants arrived in San Francisco from New York.
September 27, 2026: The final home game and retirement ceremony took place.
September 28, 2026: Krukow's final KNBR radio segment is scheduled.
Across the Bay
Mike Krukow's 37-year tenure covers the majority of the team's history since the Giants arrived in San Francisco in 1958. His departure signals the end of a consistent voice that defined the team's broadcast identity for generations of local fans.
Listeners can hear one final segment from the announcer on KNBR this Monday morning. Fans looking to commemorate the career can find merchandise such as replica jerseys currently available through team channels.
The takeaway
Krukow's career serves as a touchstone for the team's modern era in the city. Listeners should tune in to his final radio appearance on KNBR this Monday morning to hear his last remarks.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by San Francisco Chronicle.
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