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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — Sunday will be the final call for longtime Red Sox radio announcer Joe Castiglione as he retires after 42 years.
Castiglione has been behind the microphone since 1983, cementing his legacy in Red Sox history. He announced his retirement on Sept. 15 during the game against the Yankees.
He has been the voice behind four World Series wins— 2004, 2007, 2013, and 2018.
The 77-year-old received the Ford C. Frick Award in July for “excellence in broadcasting,” the highest honor given by the Baseball Hall of Fame museum.
“We’re proud to proclaim September 29 as Joe Castiglione Day in the City of Boston, honoring his contributions to the Red Sox, to Fenway Park, and to our entire city,” Mayor Michelle Wu announced in a statement.
Mayor Wu will be making this proclamation at a ceremony on Sunday before the Red Sox's final game of the season against the Tampa Bay Rays. The team was eliminated from playoff contention on Wednesday, Sept. 25 after losing to the Toronto Blue Jays 6-1.
Some Red Sox alumni and legends will be present, including Hall of Famers Roger Clemens and Pedro Martinez, Red Sox Hall of Famers Dwight Evans, Rich Gedman, Bob Stanley, and more.
Castiglione said he will continue to be part of the Red Sox as an ambassador for the team.
WBZ NewsRadio's Charlie Bergeron (@CharlieBergeron) reports.
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