Tom Hamilton | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Tom_Hamilton.jpg) Hamilton in 2014 | |
| Born | August 19, 1954 |
| Children | 4 |
| Sports commentary career | |
| Team | Cleveland Indians/Guardians (1990–present) |
| Genre | Play-by-play |
| Sport(s) | Major League Baseball College basketball |
Tom Hamilton (born August 19, 1954[1]) is an American sportscaster, primarily known as the chief radio play-by-play announcer for the Cleveland Guardians Major League Baseball team.
Hamilton joined the then- Indians Radio Network for the 1990 season, after spending three years in the booth for the then AAA affiliate of the New York Yankees, the Columbus Clippers. He was paired with Indians legend Herb Score until 1997, when Score retired after 30 seasons. Hamilton became chief play by play announcer in the 1998 season, a position he still holds today. Because of his longevity and popularity, he is now considered to be the "voice of the Tribe". After the Indians were renamed to the Guardians, he has also been referred to as the "voice of the Guardians".
Until recently, Hamilton called college basketball games in the offseason (usually Ohio State games) for ESPN Plus, and Big Ten Network.
- ^ Loede, Matt. "Happy Birthday to Indians Radio Voice Tom Hamilton!". Sports Illustrated Cleveland Guardians News, Analysis and More. The Arena Group. Retrieved 16 November 2022.