Delio Amado León

Delio Amado León

• Born September 13, 1932 in Maracay, Aragua Venezuela
• Died November 30, 1996 in Caracas, Distrito Capital Venezuela

Biographical Information

Delio Amado León was an announcer for the Leones del Caracas for almost 40 years, noted for his enthusiastic home run call (“jooooonron!”). He was part of the fourth class of the Salón de la Fama in 2007, joining Manny Trillo, Yo-Yo Davalillo and Manuel García.

Source: Venezuelan Hall of Fame