Astros, baseball players and fans remember Milo Hamilton

The voice that many current Astros fans identify with as part of their baseball experience has passed. Milo Hamilton was 88 years old. He spent three-fourths of his life turning the game of baseball in eloquent verbal narrative. He will be missed by many, many have already begun sharing their thoughts:

We lost a friend and cherished member of the #Astros family today. Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton has passed away at the age of 88.

— Houston Astros (@astros) September 17, 2015

RIP my friend #milohamilton pic.twitter.com/M8DVuytqMR

— ✨Patti Smith ✨ (@PattiSmithFSSW) September 17, 2015

#RIPMilo pic.twitter.com/O8gKvvr8Sl

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 17, 2015

Hall of Fame broadcaster Milo Hamilton, who called MLB games for 60 years, dies at 88. http://t.co/fdNzrzMfs3 pic.twitter.com/l3oCgZPIfL

— MLB (@MLB) September 17, 2015

My transition to Houston was made a lot easier thanks to Milo Hamilton's support & guidance. RIP to one of baseball's all-time great voices.

— Robert Ford (@raford3) September 17, 2015

Jeff Bagwell on passing of Milo Hamilton:"He was a legend.The Astros organization & anyone who listened to him knew he was a wonderful man"

— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) September 17, 2015

Astros president Reid Ryan: "It's a sad day for baseball, the Astros and the city of Houston. Milo Hamilton will truly be missed."

— Brian McTaggart ⚾️ (@brianmctaggart) September 17, 2015

So glad to have been able to visit Milo recently. He was ready and at peace. Still had his sense of humor! RIP, Milo.

— Dave Raymond (@daveraymond4) September 17, 2015

Nolan Ryan on Milo Hamilton on 790: "He was a close friend. Milo meant so much to the Houston sports scene, there's a great loss there."

— SportsTalk 790 (@SportsTalk790) September 17, 2015

On a personal note, I grew up listening to Milo and it was an honor to later become his friend. He always treated me with respect.

— Brian McTaggart ⚾️ (@brianmctaggart) September 17, 2015

Jeff Bagwell: "He was a wonderful man who gave his life to baseball... It's a sad day for baseball."

— Brian McTaggart ⚾️ (@brianmctaggart) September 17, 2015

Milo will always be the voice of my summer. It was a privilege. Godspeed https://t.co/ZAEAVwmzcz

— Michael Coffin (@CoffinMJC) September 17, 2015

RIP Milo. #milo #Astros pic.twitter.com/FYN1HonTog

— Karen Warren (@karenwarrenHC) September 17, 2015

Phil Garner on Milo Hamilton passing"I'm saddened.Milo was my good friend.I'm so sad.He was so wonderful for the game,terrific to listen to"

— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) September 17, 2015

Astros are planning to wear a patch on their uniform in honor of Milo beginning Friday in Houston.

— Brian McTaggart ⚾️ (@brianmctaggart) September 17, 2015

Saddened to learn of the passing of our friend Milo Hamilton.

— alan ashby (@alkatash) September 17, 2015

RIP Milo. He had an amazing career and life. Milo truly lived his 88 years to the fullest and was a great ambassador for the Houston Astros.

— Brett Dolan (@Brettdolan24) September 17, 2015