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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