Rafael Ramirez died Monday night. The Hall of Fame broadcaster provided the Spanish language broadcasts for the Marlins:
“The entire Marlins organization is deeply saddened by the loss of a great friend, Hall-of-Fame broadcaster and community icon, Felo Ramirez,” the Marlins said in the statement. “Since our inaugural season, he brought home practically every magical moment in franchise history to generations of fans. A true broadcast legend, Felo lent his voice to over 30 World Series and All-Star Games and his extensive contributions to our game will never be forgotten.”
Ramirez fell and struck his head while getting off the Marlins team bus April 26, during a series in Philadelphia. He spent two months in a Delaware hospital before he was brought to Miami where he continued his recovery.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
It is so wonderful he was able to work until very close to the end. He called some of the games biggest moments:
When the Yankees’ Don Larsen pitched his perfect game in the World Series in 1956, Ramirez called the emotional last four innings, describing in Spanish how catcher Yogi Berra jumped into his pitcher’s arms.
Ramirez was also there the day Roberto Clemente got his 3,000th and final hit.
When Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run in 1974, Ramirez and Canel were broadcasting from the roof of Atlanta Fulton County Stadium. That call is enshrined in Cooperstown.
What an amazing career!
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