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 »
"A real pro-one of the top 10 all time City San Antonio State Texas"
"Harold Reynolds is the best ESPN sports figure (loves Bagwell) and Larry Dierker for President City Nashville State TN"
"As a young boy in the 1960's that grew up with only one passion, America's past-time, Gene Elston was the radio voice that made me love the Astros and the game even more. With no offense intended toward Milo, Gene Elston will always be "the voice of the A"
"Some of my best childhood memories are of listening to Colt .45 and Astro's games with Gene Elston and Lowell Passe. City San Antonio State Texas"
"I also have a petition,please sign www.petitiononline.com/sbfn/petition.html thank you & God bless you City cincinnati State ohio"
"I listened to Gene when the Colt 45's started in 1962 and as far as I'm concerned, he was the best baseball announcer I ever heard. City Shreveport State LA"
"Professional, a class act who passed on his love of the game to all who listened! City El Campo State TX"
"I listened to Gene growing up and he was the best. City Stonewall State LA"
"Gave us the "truth" of the game. City Magnolia State Texas"
"No one is worthier than Gene Elston. City Houston State TX"
"A true professional. Listening to Gene, you knew you were hearing facts and honesty, not a shill or an apologist. Never boasted. Gave it to you straight. City Austin State TX"
"Gene is the greatest commentator ever! He was loyal to his team and he called the game like you were watching it from the first row. As a former Houston Buffs fan, I sincerely hope he recieves this award. City Memphis State Tennesee"
"I grew up in Houston listening to Gene Elston and Loel Passe. I always thought that Gene Elston was a fine announcer who played it right down the middle. Gene was steady, where Passe was more of a "homer" and a little more excitable. Together they made a "
