The “Voice of Stanford” will call his last game this Saturday when the Cardinal takes on Cal in this year’s much-anticipated Big Game. Bob Murphy ‘53, who has been calling Stanford football games since 1964, will retire from his position after this weekend’s game

Murphy’s connection to the University started as early as it possibly could have: he was born at Stanford Hospital and grew up in nearby Burlingame. He graduated from Stanford in 1953 after competing as a pitcher on the baseball team.

Despite his exit from the booth, Murphy will always be close to the University.

“My association with Stanford University and Stanford Athletics has been one of the most important aspects of my life,” he told GoStanford.com. “Even though I’ve had other jobs and lived in other parts of the country, I couldn’t describe any separation from Stanford. It’s always been a part of my life, and I’ve always been involved in some way or another.”

Fittingly enough, Murphy’s last game will come against none other than the rival Golden Bears.