[4] Markas previously worked for KTUC in Tucson, CBS' KNX-AM and KCBS-TV, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Milwaukee Brewers, Fox Sports Net West, and the Pacific Coast League's Salt Lake City Gulls and Vancouver Canadians.

Most recently, and possibly his final effort, was the recording of the play-by-play segments for the upcoming motion picture "The Yankles".

In late 2008, Markas underwent surgery to remove a blood clot in his brain, which sidelined him for about six weeks.

On January 4, 2010, the 54-year-old Markas was found dead at his Palmdale, California home, the victim of an apparent heart attack.

He was also known for his interviewing skills—for example, his Angels radio pre-game talk with former Negro leagues player Buck O'Neil.