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René Cárdenas, a pioneering voice in baseball broadcasting, passed away at 96. He brought Spanish-language broadcasts to the Dodgers and Astros, spending 21 years with the Dodgers and becoming the first Spanish play-by-play announcer for the Astros. Born in Nicaragua, he came from baseball royalty and started announcing games in high school. Cárdenas was remembered as a total pro and pioneer who opened doors for Latino broadcasters, with a fresh style that hooked generations. He faced tough times, including fleeing Nicaraguas unrest, but bounced back and innovated Astros TV broadcasts. His legacy lives on in halls of fame, though he fell short on Baseball Hall of Fame votes.

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