Mark Holtz
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Mark Holtz (October 1, 1945 - September 7, 1997) served as broadcaster for the Texas Rangers. In 1981 he served as broadcaster on Rangers' cable games, then from 1982-1994 as play-by-play announcer on Rangers' radio broadcasts. Holtz and color commentator Eric Nadel, who joined him in 1982, became one of the most recognized broadcast teams in the DFW area.
In 1995, Holtz would return to TV broadcasting, where he remained until May 22, 1997, when he had to give up his duties to battle leukemia, which would claim his life on September 7 of that year.
Holtz' signature phrase was "Hello Win Column", which he would utter after every Rangers win. He was able to utter this phrase on May 22, his last game as broadcaster, as the Rangers won that evening.
In his memory, Mark Holtz Lake (a wide spot in Johnson Creek north of Ameriquest Field in Arlington) is named for him. And after every Rangers home win, the center-field scoreboard flashes his signature phrase "Hello Win Column."
