💔“35 YEARS… AND NOT EVEN A THANK YOU”: Jon Miller Breaks Silence After Giants Quietly End His Contract — Fans Outraged by How a Legend Was Forgotten
SAN FRANCISCO — The San Francisco Giants community is reeling after shocking revelations that longtime broadcaster Jon Miller, the beloved voice of generations, has quietly had his contract with the team ended without so much as a formal thank you or farewell from the organization.
After 35 years behind the microphone, calling some of the greatest moments in Giants history from Barry Bonds’ record-breaking home runs to the team’s three World Series titles Miller has finally broken his silence. His words, both heartbreaking and dignified, have left fans furious and emotional across the Bay Area.
> “Thirty-five years… and not even a thank you,” Miller reportedly told close friends, expressing deep disappointment over how his legendary tenure came to an unceremonious end.
Miller, 74, joined the Giants’ broadcast booth in 1997, quickly becoming one of baseball’s most respected and recognizable voices. Known for his warm storytelling, sharp wit, and his iconic call of “Adios, Pelota!,” Miller represented more than a broadcaster he was a living bridge between eras of Giants baseball.
A Quiet Goodbye That Stings
According to multiple sources, Miller’s contract was not renewed at the conclusion of the 2025 season. What shocked fans and colleagues wasn’t just the decision itself but the silence that surrounded it. No official statement, no tribute video, no public acknowledgment from the Giants organization.
The lack of recognition for a man who dedicated over three decades to the team’s identity has sparked outrage among fans, who took to social media in droves:
> “Jon Miller IS the voice of the Giants. How do you just end that without saying goodbye?” one fan wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
“This is disgraceful. 35 years of service deserves more than silence,” another added.
A Legacy Written in Sound
Miller’s voice has been the soundtrack to countless memories for Giants fans. Whether paired with his longtime partner Duane Kuiper or calling solo on KNBR, he brought games to life with a rare mix of humor, history, and heart.
He was inducted into the Broadcasting Wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2010, an honor that cemented his place among the sport’s all-time great storytellers. To many, Miller wasn’t just calling games he was teaching the poetry of baseball.
Fans Demand Recognition
Calls are now growing for the Giants to properly honor Miller with a farewell ceremony, a commemorative broadcast, or even a statue at Oracle Park. Some longtime season ticket holders are threatening to boycott broadcasts in protest of what they call “a betrayal of loyalty.”
“Jon Miller gave his heart to this franchise,” a fan told local radio Friday morning. “You don’t just replace that. You celebrate it.”
The End of an Era
Whether Miller decides to retire or continue his career elsewhere remains uncertain, but what is clear is the pain left behind by the abrupt ending of a legendary chapter.
For now, the echoes of his voice “Adios, Pelota!” will continue to live in the hearts of Giants fans who grew up with him, loved him, and now mourn the way he was quietly shown the door.
As the Bay Area wakes up to this heartbreak, one truth rings louder than any broadcast: some goodbyes deserve to be heard.
