From Astros.com......well deserved and long overdue....... ELSTON WINS FORD C. FRICK AWARD The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum announced today that Gene Elston, whose baseball broadcasting career spanned 47 years, primarily as a radio announcer for the Houston Astros franchise, has been named the 2006 recipient of the Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for major contributions to baseball broadcasting. Elston served as the lead voice of Houston baseball, beginning with the Colt .45s in 1962, through 1986. Elston was selected by the Houston National League franchise as their lead radio man for the inaugural 1962 season. While his list of partners changed over the years, his voice remained constant, delivering the game to a growing legion of fans throughout Texas. Go to astros.com to listen to some of Elston's most famous calls >> http://click.mlb.com/ct/click?q=ef-04eYQmkm5u_A13qqBA5fALDpSdRR Elston will be honored during Hall of Fame Weekend 2006, July 28-31 in Cooperstown, New York. http://houston.astros.mlb.com/NASAp...t_id=1317626&vkey=news_hou&fext=.jsp&c_id=hou
Congrats to Gene! I had signed the petition at astrosdaily for the past few years. It's a well deserved honor.
I love the Astro Daily website....but....they have NO MENTION OF THIS GREAT ACHIEVEMENT???? huh???? Do I have to start going to Astros.com to get my up to date news???
I've only known Milo Hamilton as the Astros Broadcaster. I was born in '83, so yeah. I only know of Gene an Jim, and Vandermeer, and I think Russ Small. and milo.
I think they are in the process of rehosting their site, before the season starts. [Edit: Elston story is now up @ AstroDaily.]
I liked Gene MUCH better than Milo. I was at the last regular season in the Astrodome and they both spoke during the closing festivites. Gene introduced the players who played during his tenure with his typical style and grace. Then Milo grabbed the mic and started introducing the players who played during his tenure and basically made an ASS of himself yelling and screaming and saying WHOOOOOOOAAAAAA. You know, like normal.... Bring back Gene!
I remember that, it was embarassing to watch. I think people are really going to like the new radio guys, especially Raymer.
Ditto. One other thing....now that Gene Elston has won the Frick award.... what are we going to do for Loel Passe???? NOW you chunkin em in there!
