Known for his objectivity as a reporter, broadcaster Bill Brown has been the Astros’ primary play-by-play voice on television since 1987. Brown came to the Astros after working as the senior producer and anchor of the Financial News Network's SCORE program. Prior to that assignment, Brown served as Sports Director of the Sports Time Cable Network, which televised selected games of the Reds, Royals, and Cardinals. Brown also spent one year with HSE in Pittsburgh, and worked as the television voice of the Cincinnati Reds from 1976–82.

A graduate of the University of Missouri, Brown began his broadcasting career in San Antonio at WOAI-TV. After a military stint he moved to Cincinnati and joined the sports staff at WLWT-TV.

In 1987, Brown joined the Astros as the primary television play-by play-announcer, a post he has held continuously since that time. His pleasing voice and style have made him a Houston favorite ever since.

In spite of his reputation as a stickler for detail, and one who uses statistics to support his observations whenever possible, "Brownie" has a nice intuitive feel for what his viewers need to know—and for when they need a dose of his wry humor. Bill is a member of SABR, a solid baseball historian, and a superb writer.

In addition to making strong contact with his TV audience, Bill Brown is respected as one of baseball’s best announcers when it comes to communicating with the players he covers. In brief, Bill Brown is best described as a true professional behind the microphone—one who is most deserving of the honor accorded him here tonight.

Bill Brown and his wife, Diane, reside in Houston. They have one daughter, Allison, and a grandson, Luke.