1965 10-03 Reds at Giants

This final broadcast of the 1965 Cincinnati Reds season features Wade Hoyt and Claude Sullivan calling the game between the Reds and the San Francisco Giants at Candlestick Park. With the Reds fighting to tie for third place, the game becomes a poignant farewell not only to the season but to the long-running radio partnership between Hoyt and the Berger Brewing Company, which has sponsored the broadcasts for 24 years. The emotional core of the episode lies in Hoyt’s heartfelt farewell to fans, the game, and his career, marked by personal reflections, tributes to longtime supporters, and a touching poem from Worthington-Holland. Despite the Reds’ struggles throughout the season—having been outmatched by teams like the Giants, Dodgers, and Pirates—the broadcast captures a moment of unity, gratitude, and legacy. The game itself ends in a 6-3 Giants victory, but the true story is one of dedication, memory, and the enduring bond between baseball and its listeners.