Emerson Eugene Deckerhoff | |
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| Born | May 2, 1945 Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Known for | Voice of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Voice of the Florida State Seminoles |
| Spouse | Ann Deckerhoff |
| Children | 3 children, 6 grandchildren |
Emerson Eugene Deckerhoff Jr. (born May 2, 1945) is the radio play-by-play announcer of the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a post he has held since 1989.[1] He also served as the longtime voice of the Florida State Seminoles,[2] calling games for the football, men's basketball, and baseball teams. Deckerhoff announced his retirement from FSU broadcasts following the football team's 2022 spring game.[3][4][5]
He also has broadcast games for the Arena Football League's Orlando Predators and Tampa Bay Storm as a television play-by-play announcer. He also voices the P.A. announcer for EA Sports Madden NFL, NCAA Football and Arena Football video games.
- ^ Rodriguez, JJ (10 June 2012). "Gene Deckerhoff should be next in line for Buccaneers ring of honor". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ^ "Gene Deckerhoff's Top 10". Seminoles.com. 16 November 2011. Archived from the original on 2 February 2013. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
- ^ "FLORIDA STATE'S LEGENDARY ANNOUNCER GENE DECKERHOFF TO SIGN OFF". Florida State Seminoles. 18 March 2022. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
- ^ Pepper, Cole (10 April 2022). "Last call: Legendary Voice of the Seminoles Gene Deckerhoff retires from FSU". WJXT. Retrieved 12 April 2022.
- ^ Kelly, Ryan (10 April 2022). "Gene Deckerhoff signs off for the final time as Voice of the Noles". WCTV. Retrieved 12 April 2022.