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Legendary Buccaneers play-by-play announcer to retire after 2025 season

There has been much speculation about iconic Tampa Bay Buccaneers figures who won’t return after the 2025 season. Lavonte David is expected to retire at the conclusion of the year, and some fear Mike Evans could be joining him.

But another franchise icon has unexpectedly announced that he’ll be retiring at the end of the 2025 season.

Gene Deckerhoff announces retirement from Buccaneers play-by-play

Gene Deckerhoff, perhaps the most iconic voice in franchise history, will retire at the end of the team’s 50th season.

37 seasons. 750+ games. More than 1,100 iconic "Touchdown, Tampa Bay!