Joe Castiglione, Voice of the Boston Red Sox for Over Four Decades, Retires

Joe Castiglione, Voice of the Boston Red Sox for Over Four Decades, Retires

 

 

 

 

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Joe Castiglione, longtime radio announcer for the Boston Red Sox, announced his retirement on Sunday.

WEEI and the Red Sox recognized his career in a joint social media post, writing, “After 42 years as the voice of the Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Joe Castiglione announces his retirement. Congratulations on a Hall of Fame career, Joe!”

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Castiglione was the recipient of the 2024 Ford C. Frick Award, presented by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

A cornerstone of Boston Red Sox radio, Castiglione served as the team’s radio play-by-play announcer since 1983.

Prior to joining the Red Sox, Castiglione began his broadcasting career with stints at various stations, including a notable period with the Cleveland Indians. 

His career has been marked by numerous accolades, including several Massachusetts Sportscaster of the Year awards.