Don Sutton, Longtime Braves Broadcaster and Hall of Famer Passes Away at 75
The Atlanta Braves have lost one of their premier voices that defined their coverage for the last several decades. Don Sutton passed away in his sleep last night, according to his son Daron Sutton.
Saddened to share that my dad passed away in his sleep last night. He worked as hard as anyone I’ve ever known and he treated those he encountered with great respect…and he took me to work a lot. For all these things, I am very grateful. Rest In Peace. pic.twitter.com/cvlDRRdVXa
— Daron Sutton (@lifeisgreatsut) January 19, 2021
Sutton ended his Hall of Fame playing career back in 1988, however his impact on the game of baseball has continued to extend far beyond just his playing days. Following his career with the Braves, Sutton would go on to work on Braves broadcasts from 1989 until present day, although health issues did limit the frequency that he was on the radio over the last couple of seasons.
We mourn the passing of Don Sutton, a Hall of Famer and 4-time All-Star. He was 75. pic.twitter.com/P66EN2gnvk
— MLB (@MLB) January 19, 2021
Don Sutton played for five different MLB franchises over the course of his playing career, accumulating 324 wins, a career 3.26 ERA, and 3,574 strikeouts. He will be greatly missed by all.
