Herb Score, "Voice of the Indians", passes away
Sports Network | November 11, 2008
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Herb Score, a former pitcher for Cleveland and long-time announcer for the club, passed away at his home in Rocky River, Ohio on Tuesday. He was 75.
After an eight-year career in the majors, Score went on to become the "Voice of the Indians" for a 34-year tenure from 1963-1997, the longest run for a broadcaster in the history of the Cleveland Indians.
He retired after the 1997 World Series, which Cleveland lost in seven games to Florida, and was inducted into the Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame in 2006. He was also inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1998.
"Today is a sad day for the Cleveland Indians family and for Cleveland Indians fans everywhere," said team president Paul Dolan. "We have lost one of the greatest men in the history of our franchise. Generations of Indians fans owe their love of the Tribe to Herb Score, who was a powerful pitcher and legendary broadcaster. Our thoughts and prayers are with Nancy and the family."
Score pitched for the Indians from 1955-59 and won the American League Rookie of the Year Award in 1955 after going 16-10 with a 2.85 earned-run average in 32 starts. He finished his career with the White Sox and posted a 55-46 record with a 3.36 ERA.
