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Joe Starkey

In addition to his Super Bowl calls, Starkey was play-by-play announcer for the 1998 club's two signature moments - Garrison Hearst's 96-yard touchdown in overtime against the Jets, and Steve Young's game-winning touchdown to Terrell Owens - The Catch II.


1988 San Francisco 49ers season

The broadcast booth of the 49ers radio network also saw change, as Joe Starkey substituted for longtime 49ers play by play announcer Lon Simmons during several games, mostly in October.


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