Iconic Red Sox Voice Annouces Retirement At End Of Season

Legendary Red Sox broadcaster Joe Castiglione announced his retirement Sunday.

During Boston’s Sunday matinee matchup against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Castiglione took time to announce his future.

“After 42 seasons with the Red Sox and more than 6,500 games, I have decided it’s time to retire from a regular broadcast schedule,” Castiglione said on the WEEI broadcast.

The 77-year-old this year was awarded the Ford C. Frick Award by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The award is presented yearly to a broadcaster for their “contributions to baseball.”

Castiglione went on the NESN broadcast the bottom of the fourth inning of Sunday’s game to reflect on his career, including the iconic players and games he got to cover. He admitted he would miss the comradery with his fellow media members as well as covering a game that he loves.

Multiple generations will remember Castiglione’s memorable playoff and World Series calls, including his call when the Red Sox won the 2004 World Series. Boston and multiple other media members and fans congratulated the broadcaster for an iconic career.