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Holy Toledo! R.I.P. Milo Hamilton
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 1:06 pm
by BackInTex
Long-time Astros broadcaster Milo Hamilton dies at 88
Worked Astros games for 28 years; called Aaron's 715th homer
HOUSTON -- Milo Hamilton, who called games with enthusiasm and distinction as the voice of the Astros for a generation of baseball fans in Houston, passed away Thursday at the age of 88.
His death comes less than three years after he worked his final game behind the microphone for the Astros, calling the team's regular-season home finale in 2012. He was still a presence at the ballpark in the past few years, but his health deteriorated in recent months.
Re: Holy Toledo! R.I.P. Milo Hamilton
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 1:24 pm
by littlebeast13
Back in my postgame autograph hound days of the mid-late 90's, I recall Milo would pass out autographed picture cards of himself to the signature seekers. For whatever reason, at the time, I thought it was an extremely vain, egotistical thing for a broadcaster to do...
I have no idea what happened to the card I got from him either. That's what he gets for not signing the back of my scorecard like everyone else...
lb13
Re: Holy Toledo! R.I.P. Milo Hamilton
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 1:25 pm
by SpacemanSpiff
BackInTex wrote:Long-time Astros broadcaster Milo Hamilton dies at 88
Worked Astros games for 28 years; called Aaron's 715th homer
HOUSTON -- Milo Hamilton, who called games with enthusiasm and distinction as the voice of the Astros for a generation of baseball fans in Houston, passed away Thursday at the age of 88.
His death comes less than three years after he worked his final game behind the microphone for the Astros, calling the team's regular-season home finale in 2012. He was still a presence at the ballpark in the past few years, but his health deteriorated in recent months.
I remember him as the longtime announcer for the Atlanta Braves (maybe Milwaukee too?) when I started listening to the Braves radio in 1968. Definitely had a distinctive voice.
Re: Holy Toledo! R.I.P. Milo Hamilton
Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 3:36 pm
by silverscreenselect
Milo always insisted on calling Hank Aaron by his given name Henry. It was almost as annoying as the non-use of RIP by a former poster on this Bored. Georgia Tech also hired him one year to do play-by-play, replacing our beloved Al Ciraldo, who wasn't a great announcer but was beloved by everyone in Tech sports. One year later AL was back. However, Milo did teach Ernie Johnson well, and Ernie went on to be a great announcer for the Braves.