BB61 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Harry Kalas, broadcaster who spent most of his career with the Phillies, died in the broadcast booth at Nationals Park prior to the Phillies - Nats game.RIP, Harry. Say hi to Whitey for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 This is awful. Like the Philles or not, you gotta admit, Harry Kalas was a living legend and had one of the best voices in all of sports. I can still remember him doing NFL Films on a somewhat regular basis and having one of those great voices that seemed to be meant for NFL Films.But at the same time, it was meant for the Phillies as well. Wow, they just had a Harry Kalas Day for him on this past Wednesday, I believe. But wow, this is just sad.This will be stuck in my head all day: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StarrDogg Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Horrible news. Rest In Peace Harry. One of the greatest voices of any generation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still MIGHTY Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 R.I.P Harry Kalas.You were a legend and shall forever be remembered in the halls of broadcasting | ANA | LAA | LAR | LAL | ASU | CSULB | USMNT | USWNT | LAFC | OCSC | MAN UTD | Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayJaxon Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I remember him mostly from the NFL Films. But He was one of the greats. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 What an awesome voice. In a year where we lost Skip Caray, Red Kerr, and Harry Kalas, we need to appreciate the old broadcasters we still have while we can. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 RIP Harry.Hope they don't play today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I can honestly say I've never been as affected by a non-family death as I am by this. He was the voice of every game I listened to since I was 5 years old. I'm just glad he was able to call a World Series win before he died, since he was barred from calling it in '80.When they signed Tom Macarthy to his contract last season, it was pretty clear that he was the heir apparent, and I had given thougt to what summer would eventually be like without Harry. I honestly couldn't imagine it. I know it's cliche, and I don't want to fall in to hyperbole here, but he was part of the lifestyle here.I'm going to the next home game - wonder what they'll do for a memorial. My guess is that they'll do something with his restaurant in the outfield. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEd76 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 RIP Harry.Hope they don't play today.game's still on. It's the Nats' home opener Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 RIP Harry.Hope they don't play today.game's still on. It's the Nats' home openerStill, from a Nats fan perspective, it's only the right thing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TFoA Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 To be quite honest, they are not going to cancel a game on that short of a notice due to the death of an announcer for the other team. It's sad, but I'm sure that Harry Kalas would've wanted them to go and play, and plus it's also the right thing to do to play the other team's home opener.They'll be playing with a lot on the mind, but at least they'll know that it's what Harry would've wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I'm sure more people here outside of Philly will remember him as the voice of the old NFL Flims videos that were out in the 80's, which I remember fondly (I loved Football Follies. That was some great comedy there).To all of those in Philly, he's the voice of your beloved World Champions. I think it's nice for him to see a winner in his lifetime.God bless him and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB61 Posted April 13, 2009 Author Share Posted April 13, 2009 Game's on. White House visit may be off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sacker12 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I can't believe he's gone. He will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 I wasn't sure who Harry was, so I did some checking around you tube, and trecognised his voice immediately from NFL films. Very sad news, especially as he died 'at the office' so to speak. 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrySmalls Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 To be quite honest, they are not going to cancel a game on that short of a notice due to the death of an announcer for the other team. It's sad, but I'm sure that Harry Kalas would've wanted them to go and play, and plus it's also the right thing to do to play the other team's home opener.They'll be playing with a lot on the mind, but at least they'll know that it's what Harry would've wanted.I could play the could/should have game, but alas, it's an unfortunate occurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooter13 Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 What a sad day for baseball. My wife and mother-in-law, both big Phillies fans, are in shock. Detroit Dragons - 2010 ULL Gait Cup ChampionsDetroit Cougars - 2010 and 2011 WAFA Wills Cup Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 To be quite honest, they are not going to cancel a game on that short of a notice due to the death of an announcer for the other team. It's sad, but I'm sure that Harry Kalas would've wanted them to go and play, and plus it's also the right thing to do to play the other team's home opener.They'll be playing with a lot on the mind, but at least they'll know that it's what Harry would've wanted.I don't think anyone is saying that they shouldn't play the game. It'll be tough for the Phillies announcers though. Maybe as a tribute, they could do a "silent" broadcast.I was away at college when Richie Ashburn died, but I'm fairly certain that nothing got cancelled for him either. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Wish I could find a clip of his call of Michael Jack's 500th home run in Pittsburgh. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Statement from Bud SeligHere is a statement from MLB commissioner Bud Selig:"Major League Baseball has lost one of the great voices of our generation. Harry Kalas was an outstanding ambassador for the game, first as an original member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team in 1965 and, beginning in 1971, as the voice of the Philadelphia Phillies."Baseball announcers have a special bond with their audience, and Harry represented the best of baseball not only to the fans of the Phillies, but to fans everywhere. On behalf of all of Major League Baseball, I express my dearest sympathy to Harry's wife, Eileen, and his three sons, Todd, Brad and Kane."Phillies' Statement on KalasThe Phillies have released a statement on Harry Kalas' death:Hall of Fame Phillies Broadcaster Harry Kalas died today at the age of 73. Mr. Kalas was found unconscious in the Phillies broadcast booth where he was preparing for today's Washington Nationals home opener. He was taken to George Washington University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at approximately 1:20 p.m. Cause of death is unknown. "There are no words to express the sadness that the entire Phillies organization is feeling with the news about Harry's passing," said Phillies President and CEO, David Montgomery. "Harry was the voice of the Phillies, but he was also our heart and soul. He loved our game and called it like none other. The entire baseball world has suffered a great loss today."Funeral arrangements are pending. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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