Type Of Business:
Professional sports franchise
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts in Radio, The University of Iowa (1950)
Expanded Biography:
Mr. Hamilton is a nationally recognized sportscaster who started his career at the age of 18 while he was a U.S. Navy Seaman during the Thanksgiving week of 1945. Throughout the years, he announced for a number of major league teams, including the Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates and Houston Astros, where he currently occupies the broadcast booth. Mr. Hamilton was the broadcaster for Hank Aaron's historical 715th home run on April 8, 1974. As a result, his famous words have been echoed time and again whenever the monumental feat is replayed on radio and television. His call was documented as one of the most memorable sports moments of the 20th century.
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The most gratifying aspect of his career is being able to overcome the challenges of reporting big league sports for 59 years.
Charity:
Texas Chapter, National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame; Episcopal High School, Houston, TX; City of Hope; American Heart Association, Inc.; Epilepsy Foundation of America; American Cancer Society, Inc.; March of Dimes Foundation; The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society; Give Kids The World, Inc.; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International; Nolan Ryan Celebrity Golf Classic, Nolan Ryan Foundation
Number Of Years In Profession:
66
Number Of Years In Current Position:
28
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his hard work and strong code of ethics.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession while serving in the U.S. Navy.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Conducting interviews; Preparing paperwork; Announcing; Attending meetings; Hosting sports shows; Calling games for baseball, football, basketball, golf, tennis and boxing from the high-school to professional levels
Awards/Honors:
Wall of Honor Inductee, Fairfield High School, IA (2006); Texas Radio Hall of Fame (2005); Lifetime Achievement in Radio Award, March of Dimes Foundation (2002); Life Changer Award, Houston Can! Academy (2002); Honoree, Astros Wives Gala (2001); Fred Hartman Award, Long and Meritorious Service to Baseball, Houston Chapter, Baseball Writers Association of America (2001); Great Communicator Award, Houston Press Club (2000); Radio Hall of Fame (2000); Texas Baseball Hall of Fame (1994); Ford C. Frick Award, Broadcast Wing, Baseball Hall of Fame, Cooperstown, NY (1992); First Recipient, Native Son Award, City of Fairfield, IA (1975); Special Friend Award, Houston Astros Boosters; Distinguished Outstanding Alumni Award, University of Iowa; Iowa City Honoree, Houston Leadership Annual Gala