Milo Hamilton was not only an idol of mine growing up, but a role model for me early in my radio career, that developed into a cherished friendship. Hamilton criticized the poor attendance on the air. He was special in our life because he was married to a dear friend of mine, your mom. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to Milo's family, friends, admirers throughout the game and to all Astros fans. His is a voice that will remembered for generations and his legacy is one that will resonate with baseball's greatest moments - in Houston and throughout the country. To all your family and many friends, I'm, truly sorry to hear of your passing.Some of the best times of my childhood was spent in front of a radio listing to Milo call the Braves games.Milo, I first became familiar with your marvelous voice at age 12 when you were doing Braves games. He was 88. It was a pleasure to call him a friend, and he will forever be a legendary Hawkeye. Early in his career, while calling Minor League games, Hamilton recreated games for broadcast purposes and even created his own sound effects. Milo Hamilton 1927-2015 Hall of Fame sports announcer, and former voice of the Houston Astros, Milo Hamilton, passed away in Houston on Thursday morning, the 17th of September 2015. Milo Hamilton, a Hall of Fame broadcaster and the beloved voice of the Houston Astros, has died.
Death is such a sting to the entire family and with the help of our family and friends we manage to get by. May the peace that God gives be with you during this stressful time~Romans 15:33.Sorry for your loss, Mary God wonderful future promise console your heart- John 6:40As a child playing out under the street light, I can remember hearing Milo's voice coming through the screen window as daddy relaxed listening to the Houston Astros.II know great things about Milo through his Son Mark, I saw how loved he was when Mark talked about him. RIP Milo, your work here is done. ADD A MEMORY He was given the industry's highest honor in 1992 when he was presented with the prestigious Frick Award, given annually by the Baseball Hall of Fame for excellence in broadcasting. Your Fairfield Family - Steve, Angie, Amanda and Jessica LambAnyone who was able to call this man friend, was truly blessed. May the God who gives peace be with you all in this time of sorrow. He did a great job describing the action and keeping us in the game.I fondly remember listening to Milo's radio broadcasts when the Braves first came to Atlanta. I know Arlene and Patricia are happy to have you now. Thanks for ALL the good things you did, Milo. I wish to express my deep condolences to the Hamilton family at this most difficult time even though this is a very painful time in your lives you can receive much comfort.
"It's a sad day for baseball and a sad day for the Houston Astros," Hall of Fame second baseman Craig Biggio said. More than Milo the announcer, I knew him as Mark's dad and he was a Hall of Famer at that as well.What an amazing career Milo enjoyed. He was still a presence at the ballpark in the past few years, but his health deteriorated in recent months.Hamilton is predeceased by his wife of nearly 53 years, Arlene, who died in 2005, and his daughter, Patricia, who died in 2006. RIPTo the Hamilton family, friends, colleagues, and fans .May the God of comfort, comfort you and strengthen you in the difficult days ahead. He worked as a Major League broadcaster for more than 55 years, with stops in St. Louis, Chicago, Atlanta, Pittsburgh and Houston, where he landed in 1985.A moment of silence was scheduled in Hamilton's honor prior to Thursday's game against the Rangers in Arlington. I think it may even have been before? Milo, you will be missed.I was listening THAT NIGHT!!! $112.00. Ecclesiastes 7:7I live in Wisconsin. We were growing our first beards during a 2 month coast to coast adventure across the U.S. and Canada and hoped to surprise our friends and family when we returned to Atlanta. Cor. The press box in heaven just got bigger.
You will be very missed here.I will always have fond memories of your father, Mark. The Braves had him with Larry Munson for two great years. (Isaiah 61:1, 2)To the Hamilton family. At a time in my life when Braves baseball meant everything, my early teen years, I was disappointed when he left the area after Ted Turner bought the Braves. RIP.So sad to hear of his passing. If you reside in an EU member state besides UK, import VAT on this purchase is not recoverable. This amount is subject to change until you make payment. "I enjoyed spending time with Milo during my trip to Houston earlier in this resurgent season for the Astros, and it was a pleasure to correspond with him in recent months. Ecclesiastest 9 : 5 .Although death of a loved one can cause bouts of sadness, family, fans, and friends, please allow yourselves to be uplifted by the promise of endless life with perfect health surrounded by people who cherished the life Milo Hamilton lived. RIP MILO and say hello to Ernie and Chip.So sorry for your loss . the god of peace and love will help you through these differ cult times.Sitting outside at nite listening to you call astros games made me appreciate that i was alive. "The man was an amazing voice and an amazing person behind the microphone to describe the game. I have wonderful memories of time spent with the Hamilton family as I grew up with Mark. He made it seem that I was at the stadium watching while he told me what was happening. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this difficult time. Thank you for the memories! He was one of the all-time greats and a true icon whose contributions to the game and beyond will be remembered always. "Mr. H" (as I fondly called him) was certainly a great broadcaster and emcee, but an even greater human being in my book.
He shared the broadcast booth with numerous other Frick Award winners, including Jack Brickhouse, Jack Buck, Harry Caray and Bob Elson.The National Baseball Hall of Fame released this statement:"By the time Milo Hamilton was presented the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting excellence in Cooperstown in 1992, he was already a titan among the sport's greatest voices, yet he was seemingly still in his early era for Astros fans, with many of his signature moments in Houston baseball yet to come.