Darryl Hamilton: Photos Of Celebrated Outfielder
Darryl Hamilton was a celebrated American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball for several incredible teams over his long career, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies and New York Met. Starting in the late 80s, Darryl played for 13 years, ending his time on the fired with the Mets in 2001.
Tragically, Darryl’s legacy ended in tragedy. On June 21, 2015, Daryl, at the age 50, and his girlfriend, Monica Jordan, were found dead in their Pearland, Texas, house, in what appeared to be a murder-suicide. Investigators reported that Darryl had been shot more than once and his girlfriend died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. They pair had 13 month-old child, who was found alive and unharmed at the scene.
Look back at the life and athletic career of Darryl in photos here.
Darryl Hamilton In His Colorado Rockies Uniform
Off to New York! Darryl Hamilton was traded from the Colorado Rockies to the New York Mets to play outfielder. It would mark the last trade of his career.
Darryl Hamilton Up At Bat
Darryl Hamilton, now playing for the New York Mets, celebrates after scoring a game-winning run in the 10th inning on a single by teammate Jay Payton against the San Francisco Giants. A satisfiying moment to be sure!
Darryl Hamilton Celebrates A Win
Darryl Hamilton, playing for the New York Mets, cheers from homeplate as he scores a game-winning run on a Matt Franco hit to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Mets a 3-2 victory over the Houston Astros in a baseball game at Shea Stadium in New York.
Darryl Hamilton Slides Into Home
You’re out! New York Mets’ Darryl Hamilton is tagged out at home plate by Atlanta Braves catcher Javy Lopez during the third inning at a game played at Shea Stadium in New York.
