Overview
- The Buccaneers announced the retirement Wednesday, confirming his tenure ends at the conclusion of the 2025 season.
- His 37 seasons rank third-longest among NFL team play-by-play voices, behind Merrill Reese and Brad Sham.
- Since 1989 he has called more than 750 Buccaneers games and delivered his signature “Touchdown, Tampa Bay!” more than 1,100 times.
- Deckerhoff thanked the Glazer family, colleagues and fans in a statement, and owner Bryan Glazer praised his lasting impact on franchise moments.
- He is 80, spent 42 years as Florida State’s voice, and earned extensive honors including 16 Florida Sportscaster of the Year awards and induction into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame.