When he began broadcasting in Tallahassee in 1974, he often joked, “Yes, I went to Florida but I’m not a Gator!”ĭuring his career, Deckerhoff has been named Florida Sportscaster of the Year by members of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association 14 times. Ironically, the house that Deckerhoff purchased when he moved to Tallahassee was previously owned at one time by Bowden when he was an FSU assistant coach (1963-65). Bowden died last August at age 91 from pancreatic cancer.ĭeckerhoff has shared the football booth with color analyst - and former FSU and NFL fullback - William Floyd since 2008.ĭeckerhoff went to Florida but 'I'm not a Gator'ĭeckerhoff was raised in Jacksonville and attended the University of Florida.Īfter college, Deckerhoff worked for Southern Bell and General Foods before he went into broadcasting full-time. It only seemed fitting that Seminoles Boosters, Inc., bestowed the George Langford Award for lifetime achievement to FSU to both Deckerhoff and Bowden in the same ceremony in 2019. His name shall endure: Bobby Bowden took FSU from 'nowhereland to splendor' | Gerald EnsleyĪdditionally, Deckerhoff hosted the popular 30-minute television show with Bowden called 'The Bobby Bowden Show' in which the pair reviewed the previous day's game. Gene Deckerhoff years and Bobby Bowdenĭeckerhoff also covered the majority of Bowden's legendary career that ended with Bowden's forced retirement after the 2009 season. That list is punctuated by three national titles (1993, 19). Known for his contagious energy, unyielding devotion and strong voice, Deckerhoff has called nearly all the great moments in Seminoles football history. FSU leadership will also be involved with the selection process. The Seminole Sports Network - the radio network that carries FSU athletic events and is operated by Learfield IMG College - will conduct a national search for Deckerhoff's replacement. Gene Deckerhoff set to reach another milestone, call 500th FSU football game.FSU's Deckerhoff prepares for busy travel weekend that takes him from Clemson to London.Henry: It's a different view from radio booth for FSU's Deckerhoff.Voice of the Bucs Gene Deckerhoff embraces Brady-led Super Bowl victory over Chiefs.He has also been honored by the National Football Foundation, the College Football Hall of Fame and the National Sports Media Association. “I hope to enjoy the rest of my life in Tallahassee until God tells me he needs another play-by-play announcer in Heaven.”ĭeckerhoff’s accolades include an induction into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame (2000), induction into FSU’s athletics hall of fame (2002), being named Florida’s sportscaster of the year 14 times. “We will be attending FSU sports events as fans and dancing to the war chant,” he said. Deckerhoff said he and his wife, Ann, have missed 48 years of weekends and are looking forward to enjoying them with more travel and longer vacations. Thank you FSU.”ĭeckerhoff has been the Bucs’ play-by-play announcer since 1989, leading to some long, hectic weekends.

“A life’s work that reads like a bestselling novel played out on the radio. “It has been a lifetime of great moments - great players, great coaches, great games, great memories, and most of all great Seminole fans,” Deckerhoff said in a statement from FSU. Gene Deckerhoff has been announced FSU games for more than 40 years.

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