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Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow discusses how his role has changed

SI Feed·Ryan Boman·about 1 month ago
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For Giants television announcer Mike Krukow, a lifelong journey in baseball has come full circle. The 74-year-old former San Francisco starting pitcher compiled more than 100 wins as a member of the franchise and was named to its all 1980's Team. Upon his retirement in 1990, he transitioned to broadcasting and has since gone on to be a on-air icon in The City by the Bay. Now working on a more limited schedule, the veteran voice recently discussed how he views the modern era and how he sees his role as a broadcaster after over 30 years on the call. While the sport itself may have evolved, his overall philosophy remains grounded in the roots of the game. Still, Krukow acknowledges that every announcer must (in some cases) read and react differently today. “The story of the game,” Krukow said , according to the San Francisco Standard . “That’s the one thing we have to recognize. The story of the game could happen in the first inning. It could happen in the ninth inning.…

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