A Voice Silenced: Longtime Phillies Broadcaster Harry Kalas Dies at 73
April 14, 2009 by Jabber Head
Filed under Fan News
Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas died Monday at the age of 73 in Washington D.C. as he prepared for the Phillies-Nationals game at Nationals Park.
He is a voice most of us know from his voice-overs for NFL Films. However, Philly fans know him for so much more. He will be truly missed. Here are some of his great calls.
Rest in peace, Harry.
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YouTube Tribute to Harry Kalas
April 13, 2009 by josh levitt
Filed under Fan News
Wow. What a terrible couple of days for the baseball family.
Longtime Philadelphia Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas, who punctuated innumerable home runs with his “Outta here!” call, died Monday after being found passed out in the broadcast booth before a game against the Washington Nationals. He was 73.
“We lost our voice today,” team president David Montgomery said, his voice cracking. “He has loved our game and made just a tremendous contribution to our sport and certainly to our organization.”
What a terrible day for baseball and the city of Philadelphia. Kalas was such a legendary figure that I thought it was only fitting for us to remember some of his best moments.
Without further ado:
RIP Harry. Your voice and impact will live on forever.
