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Hall of Fame Broadcaster Lon Simmons Dies at 91

The San Francisco Giants announced some sad news on Easter Sunday. According to a press release from the team, Hall of Fame announcer Lon Simmons has passed away at the age of 91.

Simmons was one of the most recognizable voices in west coast baseball since becoming the voice of the Giants during their first season in San Francisco back in 1958. A career that spanned five decades also included a 15-year stint as one of the voices of the Oakland Athletics from 1981-1995. Simmons then rejoined the Giants in 1996, spending 17 seasons with the team before his retirement in 2002.

Like many fans, my earliest Giants memories were listening to Lon and Russ on my transistor radio,” Giants President and CEO Larry Baer said, via CSN Bay Area. “Hearing his broadcasts ignited my and thousands of others’ passion for Giants baseball. He will be deeply missed by all of us.”

The cause of death is unknown, but it’s believed that Simmons died of natural causes. He is survived by daughters Robin, Cindy, Lisa and Kelsey.

Photo: SF Gate

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