Steve Carroll, Longtime Ducks Announcer, to Retire After 27 Seasons
Steve Carroll announced he will step away after the regular season. His final broadcast comes April 12 at Honda Center. The Ducks face the Vancouver Canucks in that game.
Why he is retiring
Carroll, 70, said he is retiring to focus on his health. He has spent five decades on the air. More than half of that time was spent as the Ducks’ radio voice.
Milestones and honors
He first worked behind the microphone in 1999. Carroll reached his 2,000th broadcast in December. He was inducted into the Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame in January.
Playoff and championship moments
Carroll narrated the club’s run to Game 7 of the 2003 Stanley Cup Final. He also called the Ducks’ 2007 championship. He was on the air for Western Conference Finals runs in 2006, 2015 and 2017.
Legacy and reach
Steve Carroll has been the longtime Ducks announcer for 27 seasons. He covered games in four different decades and across two millennia.
He has worked broadcasts in 48 of 50 states. His career required living in nine different states.
Range of experience
Carroll’s resume includes junior college basketball and college football. He also called college basketball, minor-league baseball and minor-league hockey.
He has done professional soccer broadcasts. His professional stops included the Angels, Ducks and the Philadelphia Flyers.
Organization response
Ducks president Aaron Teats praised Carroll’s voice and presence. Teats noted Carroll connected generations of fans. He thanked Carroll for his professionalism and long service to the club.
Personal background
Carroll is a native of St. Louis. He has been a fixture on Southern California airwaves for decades.
Filmogaz.com will cover Carroll’s final broadcast and the team’s tribute at Honda Center.
