From former stars like Roger Clemens, Pedro Martinez, and Jim Rice to grinders like Rich Gedman and Bob Stanley, Castiglione was feted by so many who found a deep connection with the Connecticut native who made Boston home.

Joe Castiglione -- wearing a white Red Sox jersey with No. 42 on the back to represent his unprecedented run in Boston’s broadcast booth -- was feted before Sunday’s season finale against the Rays, wi

In addition to a pregame ceremony, NESN will also air Joe Castiglione's final call in the ninth inning of Sunday's game.

The Boston Red Sox honored longtime radio voice Joe Castiglione, who is calling his final game Sunday, with an on-field pregame ceremony. The 74-year-old Castiglione, who was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame this summer with the Ford C.

Another season is gone. My 42 years have gone so quickly. But now it’s time to say goodbye to Red Sox nation," he said after the final out of a 3-1 Red Sox victory at Fenway Park.

Joe Castiglione signs off the air after a 42-year career broadcasting Red Sox games.

The Red Sox gave Hall of Fame broadcaster Joe Castiglione quite the sendoff Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park ahead of his final game on the radio airwaves as the voice of the Boston Red Sox.

A ceremonial sendoff for the voice of the Boston Red Sox marked the end of an unforgettable era at Fenway Park. Joe Castiglione is retiring after 42 seasons in the Red Sox radio booth. A pregame tribute was held ahead of the 74-year-old’s final game in the booth on Sunday.