NASHVILLE – Longtime Titans play-by-play announcer Mike Keith will be inducted into the franchise's Ring of Honor on Sunday.
Keith, known simply as the voice of the Titans for nearly three decades, will be honored during a ceremony at halftime of Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts at Nissan Stadium.
Keith will become the 19th member of the team's Ring of Honor.
Keith called every game for Titans Radio from 1998 through 2024 before returning to his alma mater to call football and basketball games for the University of Tennessee.
When Keith left the Titans back in January, he acknowledged it was a tough decision.
"It's the most complicated set of feelings I've ever had, based on the fact that I am very excited on one hand, and I'm extremely sad on another. I've never been through anything like this," Keith said at the time. "The (University of) Tennessee opportunity is just fantastic. To be involved in college athletics, at my alma mater, and everything that goes with it is incredibly exciting.
"But I leave the Titans with nothing but wonderful memories on so many different events, on and off the field. I've made so many friends. So, it is really, really complicated, and I don't know how to describe it well because I've never been through anything like it in my life."
Keith attended Battle Ground Academy in Franklin, graduating in 1986. He was born and raised in Middle Tennessee. He later graduated from Tennessee-Knoxville in 1991.
Keith spent 27 seasons in the booth calling games for the Titans, the first season when the team played its home game at Vanderbilt Stadium, as the Tennessee Oilers.
Keith ended up calling 535 games for the Titans franchise.
Titans controlling owner Amy Adams Strunk said back in January that Keith would immediately be inducted into the team's Ring of Honor.
"Few individuals have had as profound an impact on the Tennessee Titans as Mike Keith," Strunk said. "From the moment we announced our relocation to Tennessee, Mike became more than just a broadcaster; he became the voice that welcomed an entire state to our team. With his passion, professionalism, and unmistakable energy, Mike introduced countless Tennesseans to who we are, starting with those first pre-game moments on Tennessee stations that carried our games.
"Mike's contributions extend far beyond the booth. With an unparalleled talent that's earned him 12 Tennessee Sportscaster of the Year awards, he's brought our stories to life, shaped our identity, and helped build a devoted community of Titans fans from Tennessee to far corners of the globe. He's traveled across the state in and out of season building connections within our communities, and his unique, personal touch brought each person closer to the team. With immense gratitude, it is my honor to announce that Mike Keith will forever remain the original Voice of the Titans, and will be immediately inducted into the Titans Ring of Honor. His legacy is not just in the accolades but in the hearts of millions who fell in love with this team, thanks to him."
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