PHOENIX — Greg Schulte, the iconic voice of Arizona Diamondbacks games, announced Monday that he has started chemotherapy treatment.
The D-backs organization made the announcement, and Schulte added that he will miss “some” home game broadcasts in the future.
Schulte, 69, was already missing road games this season for a different medical condition. He didn't share the exact reason why he's undergoing chemo.
The broadcaster has been with the MLB club since its inception and has called more than 3,000 D-backs games.
He has also called for other Arizona sports franchises like the Phoenix Suns and would do play-by-play alongside legendary broadcaster Al McCoy on occasion.
Nicknamed Gub, Schulte says he plans on returning to the radio booth eventually.
“I appreciate your prayers and privacy as I concentrate on my health at this time,” he said in a written statement. “I’m staying positive and hoping for a full recovery.”
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The Cardinals have made the State Farm Stadium in Glendale their home turf and the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix is home to both the Suns and the Mercury. The Indoor Football League’s Arizona Rattlers also play at the Footprint. Phoenix has a soccer team with the USL's Phoenix Rising FC.
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