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Mike Krukow

マイク・クルーコウ　/　まいく・くるーこう

American baseball player

January 21, 1952 (age 74)　・　Long Beach, California, United States

California
baseball player
color commentator

My Take

Mike Krukow, fondly known as "Kruk," is one of those rare figures who built two distinct chapters of a life in the game. Born in Long Beach, California, he pitched in the majors for the Cubs, Phillies and Giants before reinventing himself as a beloved Giants color commentator. I find his second act genuinely impressive; staying in fans' hearts long after the playing days end takes real warmth and insight, not just résumé. A pitcher who understands both the grip on a baseball and the rhythms of a broadcast booth is a treasure. His enduring presence in San Francisco baseball deserves a real round of applause.

Overview

Michael Edward Krukow (born January 21, 1952), nicknamed "Kruk", is an American sportscaster and former professional baseball player. As a starting pitcher, he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies, and San Francisco Giants.

Summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

1. Profile

Name (English): Mike Krukow
Name (Japanese): マイク・クルーコウ
Reading: まいく・くるーこう
Born: January 21, 1952 (age 74)
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac: Aquarius / Dragon
Origin: Long Beach, California, United States
Blood type: Private
Height: Private
Agency: Private
Occupation: baseball player / color commentator

2. Background

Elementary school: Private
Junior high: Private
High school: San Gabriel High School
University: Private

3. Relationships

Spouse: Private
Children: Private
Parents: Private
Siblings: Private

4. Personality

Motto

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6. Links

Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9E%E3%82%A4%E3%82%AF%E3%83%BB%E3%82%AF%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B3%E3%82%A6

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