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Gene Deckerhoff to Retire as Buccaneers Radio Voice After 37 Seasons

His final call comes in Tampa Bay’s season finale against the Panthers on January 3.

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.