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Starkville | Mike Krukow Reflects on 36 Seasons in the Booth
Description
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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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Mike Krukow
Producer: Tauri J. Miller
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