René Cárdenas: MLB's Spanish Voice Pioneer

René Cárdenas, a pioneering Spanish-language voice of Major League Baseball, passed away at 96. He was the first full-time Spanish broadcaster in MLB history, breaking ground with the Dodgers in 1958. Cárdenas called the World Series in 1959 and the All-Star Game in 1961. He later joined the Astros in 1962, becoming a legend and connecting deeply with Houstons Hispanic fans. Teams honor his legacy, with the Dodgers calling him a pioneer and the Astros hailing him as a legend. Cárdenas impact echoes in halls of fame, from Nicaraguas in 2000 to the Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum in 2002, and the Astros Media Wall in 2013. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3318f4b66617be9e