The MLB was delivered some sad news on Thursday. Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton passed away at the age of 88 - just three years after calling his final game.
Hamilton spent 60 years in the MLB: 28 with the Houston Astros and the other 32 dispersed between the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Atlanta Braves and Pittsburgh Pirates. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Radio Hall of Fame in 2000. He also won the Ford C. Frick Award in 1992.
Hamilton had his most memorable broadcasting moment during his time with the Braves when he had the opportunity to call Hank Aaron's historic 715th home run in 1974, which at the time passed Babe Ruth for first all-time.
You can check out Aaron's homer and Hamilton's broadcast below:
Hamilton called 11 no-hitters as well as Nolan Ryan's 4000th strikeout and Craig Biggio's 3,000th hit.
Hamilton was honored across baseball today and there will be a moment of silence for the longtime broadcaster before tonight's game between the Astros and Texas Rangers.
"Today, the entire Astros family and many throughout the baseball world are mourning the loss of our friend, Milo Hamilton," Astros team president Reid Ryan said in a statement, via Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. "For decades, Milo had a special connection with the Houston community, bringing Astros baseball to the cars and homes of fans throughout the great state of Texas and beyond. During his legendary career, we enjoyed the privilege of Milo calling some of the greatest moments in Astros history.
"In addition to his great work in the booth, Milo was also an outstanding ambassador for Astros baseball, a mantle he carried with a great deal of pride. While we mourn his sad passing, we should also celebrate Milo's long, wonderful career. He was one of the all-time greats and a true icon whose contributions to the game and beyond will be remembered always."
Commissioner Rob Manfred also issued a statement on behalf of Hamilton.
"During his 60 years covering our game, Milo became one of the national pastime's most distinguished announcers, serving seven different Major League clubs," Manfred said, via The Associated Press. "He chronicled some of our game's most historic moments during the era of Hank Aaron, Stan Musial and Ernie Banks."
Check out all of Hamilton's most memorable calls below:
