Milo Hamilton was an American sportscaster, best known for his work as a play-by-play announcer for Major League Baseball games. Over the course of his six-decade-long career, Hamilton called games for several teams, including the St. Louis Browns, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Atlanta Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Houston Astros.

Born in Fairfield, Iowa, in 1927, Hamilton began his broadcasting career in 1945, serving in the Navy during World War II. After the war, he attended the University of Iowa, where he studied radio broadcasting. He began his professional career in 1950, calling games for the St. Louis Browns. He moved to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1954, then to the Chicago Cubs in 1956, where he stayed for a decade.

In 1966, Hamilton joined the Atlanta Braves, where he called Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run in 1974. This call is considered one of the most iconic in baseball history. After a brief stint with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Hamilton joined the Houston Astros in 1985, where he would remain until his retirement in 2012.

Hamilton was known for his distinctive, enthusiastic style of play-by-play announcing. His catchphrase, "Holy Toledo!", became a signature part of his broadcasts. He was also known for his meticulous preparation for each game, often arriving at the ballpark hours before the first pitch to study player statistics and game strategies.

Over the course of his career, Hamilton called over 7,000 games, including 11 no-hitters and numerous playoff and World Series games. He was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1992 and the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992, receiving the Ford C. Frick Award for broadcasting. He was also inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2007.

Hamilton passed away in 2015 at the age of 88. His legacy continues to be celebrated in the world of sports broadcasting, with many current announcers citing him as a major influence on their careers.

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