Overview

• Hamilton accepted the Ford C. Frick Award at Cooperstown’s Alice Busch Opera Theater on July 26 as the 49th recipient honored for his broadcasting excellence
• In his acceptance speech, he reflected on the 912-mile journey from a Wisconsin dairy farm to the National Baseball Hall of Fame and conveyed his humility
• He thanked his wife, Wendy, for her unwavering support, calling himself the luckiest husband of all
• Guardians managers Terry Francona and Stephen Vogt lauded his vivid, energetic play-by-play that has become synonymous with Cleveland baseball
• Over the weekend he joined the Hall of Fame Legends Parade and participated in media sessions celebrating his 36-year Guardians career