Legendary Phillies announcer Kalas dead at 73

He collapsed before today's Phillies/Nationals game.

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Wow. We were vacationing in DC last week and took the train up to see the Phils – Braves game on Wednesday afternoon. Turned out it was the day the Phils awarded World Series rings and we had seats 4 rows behind the Phils dugout. Harry K threw out the first pitch – looked great as he came off the field.

Always enjoyed listening to Harry do NFL games – the distinctive voice. He and John Facenda just had those pipes.

I guess you never know.

RIP Harry.

by IndyDave on Apr 13, 2009 2:29 PM EDT reply actions

He got to call a second Phils’ title before he died. And I don’t think that’s a trite sentiment; I’m sure it had meaning for him.

Last summer, I had to drive home on I-80, and I listened to a Phillies game nearly the whole way, just to listen to Harry. I’ll miss him.

Though I look right at home, I still feel like an exile

by Manhattan Tribe Fan on Apr 13, 2009 2:36 PM EDT up reply actions

actually he never called the 1980 World Series, something about local broadcasts not being allowed or whatever. At least he got one.

by ASP on Apr 13, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

Man, this makes me way sadder than I would’ve expected. I’ve only been in Philly for like 3 years, but he has such an iconic voice that’s just so tied to the team, it’s hard to imagine them without him.

by zempf on Apr 13, 2009 2:35 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs