@seanhokanson4115
Having gone to several Ranger’s games in Hamilton’s day, he was always signing autographs for kids. More than any other player on his team. I’ll always remember that.
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He also was part of a tragedy when a dad was killed trying to catch a thrown ball by Hamilton in the stands. Josh was a good man, addiction is terrible for all occupations..
@rinehardt6837
I was lucky enough to see Josh Hamilton play an exhibition game with the Rangers in Myrtle Beach SC our single team Myrtle Beach pelicans had become an affiliate of the Rangers and it was coming off them being the AL the exhibition was against university of coastal Carolina. And every time he came up to bat the crowd went insane standing room only in that little single ballpark. Man was so talented it's a shame he never got to see his full potentia
@zach7193
His story had the makings of a great comeback, but it went crashing down. Much like Gooden, Strawberry, and others it was difficult to overcome addiction to drugs and alcohol abuse. Watched the Home Run derby in '08, he was a star. Even though, he didn't win. Once had a shirt with his name and jersey number on the back of it. Wore it all the time. Man, this is something.
@charleston2theworld
One of the most talented guys in the history of the game to step on the diamond. I followed him back when he was the best thing coming out of hs. to his minor league days with the river dogs. He finally made it to the show and showed off his greatness but his extra curricular activities held him back
@Geloskeelo
Hamilton was the best hitter I’ve ever seen while in his prime. Pleasure to watch sad he had addiction issues. Healthy and not addicted Josh Hamilton would have been one of the best hitters of all time
@DiscoStu3369
I read his book and was impactful to read. Always pulling for him
@awkwardmonkey86
Miss you, buddy.
@DutchVanDerLinde-sx1ox
Beyond his career he's continued to struggle. Just a short time after his Texas Rangers hall of fame induction, he was brought up on charges related to abusing one of his daughters. He would later plead guilty to lesser charges which resulted in parole, anger management, regular drug testing, and community service. Since then not much news, which mean he probably filled the requirements of his parole, allowing him to be in contact with his children again.
@Owenthebaseballguy
Josh Hamilton would’ve been the greatest player ever had he not had so many off the field problems😣
@onenightinbangkok-gp6zb
I get the talent, he showed it, but Josh seems like that guy that people get hurt around him.
@mdostalek
He became a SUPER BEAST at the plate, no need to knock him down for his younger years robot.
@italianwaterice9594
the coke made him faster at a young age but the sleep deprivation and bad eating and no workouts caused his demise
@aarongrabel4201
I remember when he was on my reds
@TheEverydayFan
Disappointed in the vid, wanted to hear more detail, sounds like ai voice
@mykelengieza7057
Do you know how much coke and how long you have to do it for to become physically addicted? At least an 8ball, most like more, a day for over a year. You are not innocent when "contracting" the disease of coke adiction.
@charlesp7504