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Red Sox Broadcaster Joe Castiglione Announces Retirement After 42 Seasons with Team

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Legendary Boston Red Sox radio broadcaster Joe Castiglione announced his retirement from the booth on Sunday.

Castiglione served as Boston's play-by-play announcer for 42 seasons, stretching from 1983 to 2024. He's expected to remain part of the organization in an honorary ambassador role, per Audacy.

He also released a statement following his decision.

"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. "While I feel I am at the pinnacle of my career, have been blessed to call four World Championships, and received the Ford C.