Gene Elston for the Ford C. Frick Award - National Baseball Hall of Fame
Sirs,I am asking that you please consider sportscaster Gene Elston for the 2002 Ford C. Frick Award.He has enjoyed a long and storied 47-year career as both a radio and television baseball announcer a... continue reading »
"Gene set the bar for broadcasters in Houston. It's remarkable so many of his fans remain, after so long---but that's a tribute to the quality of his work. Thanks, Gene. City Portland State Oregon"
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"I listened to Gene for years and he is a great asset to the game of baseball and its fans. City Friendswood State Texas"
"Although I no longer live in Houston, as an alum of the University of Houston and early fan of the Astros, I will always remember Gene Elston's superb on-air work. He's not only been at the top of his professional game but is an outstanding person. City C"
"Much of my baseball childhood was spent listening to Gene Elston. Many nights, he was the Astros to me as I listened from Baton Rouge, LA. His wonderful, pleasant, straight-forward style mixed with a crystal-clear voice had me hooked to be a lifetime Astr"
"Gene Elston was always my favorite announcer. He deserves the highest of honors in this category. City Houston State TX"
"for my late father who loved Gene City Flower Mound State Texas"
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"I grew up listening to Mr. Elston and consider him a no-brainer for the Frick. He is the master of his game. Ask Milo! City Flower Mound State Texas"
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"Gene Elston is more than qualified for this honor City The Woodlands State TX"
"Much deserved City Houston State Tx"
"The announcer I judge others by!! City Bellaire State Texas"
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"Is well overdue for selection. City boston State ma"
"Gene is the best that the Astros has ever had, including Milo.He was a pleasure to listen to. We will never do better. City Kingwood State Texas"
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"A great announcer -- very deserving. I support!!!!! City Monroe, State VA"
"I hope this puts Mr. Elston in the Hall. City New Orleans State LA"
"Gene Elston broadcasting baseball are some of the greatest moments of my childhood. City Arlington State Texas"
