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Astros announce the firing of Gene Elston, play-by-play voice of the ballclub since 1962

On December 2 , 1986  – Astros announce the firing of Gene Elston, play-by-play voice of the ballclub since 1962. Outcry from fans and the Houston media are swift but Elston moves on to do work for CBS Radio and write books. 20 years later, he receives the Ford C. Frick Award by the Baseball Hall of Fame.

 


Sources:

Astro Daily