Joe Castiglione retires after 42 seasons with Red Sox radio

Joe Castiglione, a prominent figure in baseball broadcasting, announced his retirement after an impressive 42 seasons with the Boston Red Sox. The announcement was made during a live broadcast on WEEI while the team played against the New York Yankees. At 77 years old, Castiglione has been a beloved voice for Red Sox fans since joining the broadcast team in 1983, coinciding with the final season of Hall of Famer Carl Yastrzemski. Throughout his career, he has called over 6,500 games, including the historic 2004 championship that ended an 86-year title drought for the team. His tenure also includes calling three additional championships in 2007, 2013, and 2018. In recognition of his contributions to sports broadcasting, he received the Ford C. Frick Award from the Hall of Fame last July and was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2014. The Red Sox organization plans to honor Castiglione during their regular-season finale on September 29 against the Tampa Bay Rays. Following his retirement, he will take on an honorary ambassador role with the team, allowing him to remain connected to the franchise. In his statement, Castiglione expressed gratitude for his career and emphasized the importance of spending more time with his family, including his wife Jan, with whom he has been married for nearly 53 years, as well as his children and grandchildren.