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.
Legendary San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow announced his retirement on April 6, 2026, after 36 years in the booth. The 74-year-old broadcaster has been part of the team's broadcasting team alongside his longtime partner Duane Kuiper, known as "Kruk and Kuip," for three decades. Krukow and Kuiper have been present through some of the Giants' most memorable eras, including three World Series runs and Barry Bonds' pursuit of breaking Hank Aaron's record.
The duo coined numerous iconic terms, with The Athletic publishing a comprehensive glossary of their sayings. Ken Rosenthal even suggested that the Pro Baseball Hall of Fame should make an exception to its policy, allowing broadcasters to be inducted together. Kuiper stated that he plans to continue next season, while Krukow expressed gratitude for his supporters and the love of the Giants family.
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