Who is Duane Kuiper?
DUANE "Kuip" Kuiper has announced some of the biggest moments in modern baseball history.
Here's everything you need to know about veteran sportscaster Duane.
Who is Duane Kuiper?
Duane Kuiper, 72, is a sportscaster and former MLB second baseman for the Cleveland Indians and San Francisco Giants.
He grew up on a 300-acre farm near Racine, Wisconsin before making his debut as a slap hitter for the Indians in 1974.
In 1981 Duane joined the San Francisco Giants, where he became friends with his teammate Mike "Kruk" Krukow.
The pair now announce Giants games in a popular "Kruk and Kruip" double act.
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He has made historic calls including Barry Bonds' 715th home run to pass Babe Ruth, Bonds' 756th home run to pass Hank Aaron's.
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Duane said: "Three balls and two strikes - and Bacsik deals.
"And Bonds hits one high, hits it deep! It it is outta here! 756! Bonds stands alone! He is on top of the all-time home run list."
He also announced Matt Cain's perfect game and the final out of Game 5 of the 2010 World Series, when the Giants won their first title since 1954.
Duane said: "And the right hander for the Giants throws - swing and a miss!
"And that's it! The Giants, for the first time in 52 years, the Giants are world champions - as they come pouring out of the dugout, circling Brian Wilson!
"Dancing, hugging - and you can't help but think, that this group is celebrating for The Say Hey Kid, for Will The Thrill, celebrating for Number 25, and celebrating for all you Giants fans, wherever you are.
"Giants fans, this party is just getting started."
Duane is noted for using a deep voice for home runs and misses, and also for distinctive calls like "That one's high, and deep, and gone!", "This baby is outta here!" and "Giants baseball - torture".
Are Duane Kuiper and Glen Kuiper related?
Duane Kuiper's younger brother is veteran Oakland Athletics broadcaster Glen Kuiper, 60.
Glen, 60, was the main play-by-play announcer for the Oakland A's from 2006 to 2023.
He announced the team's games on NBC Sports California and sometimes speaks for The Oakland Athletics Radio Network.
The announcer previously played minor league baseball as an infielder for the Spokane Indians and Erie Cardinals.
He has also worked as an NFL sideline reporter, and has covered the NHL's San Jose Sharks and the NBA's Golden State Warriors.
Both Duane and Glen live in Danville, California. Their middle brother Jeff is Duane's producer.
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Who was Duane Kuiper's wife?
Duane was married to Michelle Kuiper for 36 years before her death in February 2022.
The couple have two children, Cole and Dannon, and two granddaughters, Andy and Kit.