LOS ANGELES -- Jaime Jarrn, a Hall of Fame broadcaster, will be retiring as the Los Angeles Dodgers Spanish-language announcer after the 2022 season. This ends a 64-year-long tenure with the team.
Jarrn made his decision Tuesday. He said he wanted to spend more time with his sons and grandchildren, as well as travel. In December, he will turn 86. Jorge Jarrn, Jarrn's younger son, retired in February. This marked the end of the first father-son broadcasting duo on MLB Spanish-language radio.
Jarrn, the elder Jarrn, began calling Dodgers games back in 1959. In 1998, he was inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame as the second Spanish-language announcer ever to be inducted.
Jaime Jarrn, Dodger Hall of Fame broadcaster, announced today that he will step down following the 2022 season. This will mark his 64th season in the organization. pic.twitter.com/PHthb3BzD9 Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 28, 2021
Jarrn stated, "I'm thankful to the Dodgers (the best baseball team), for giving me the chance to do what my heart desires for 64 years."
He has called three perfect matches (Sandy Koufax 1965, Tom Browning 1988, and Dennis Martinez 1991), 22 no-hitters and 30 World Series games.
Stan Kasten, team president and CEO, stated that Jaime was crucial in introducing the Dodgers in Los Angeles and giving voice to the franchise’s Latino stars.
"We will cherish the last year of his broadcasts and wish him all the best in retirement."
We will announce plans to honor Jarrn in the 2022 season later.
