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Broadcaster Harry Kalas had passed away
Don Blake, Photographer
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Wilmington | DE | | Posted: 2:02 PM on 04.13.09 |
| ->> Phillies Hall of Fame broadcaster Harry Kalas died today, the team announced. Kalas had been taken to George Washington University Hospital after being found unconscious in the press box at Nationals Park in Washington. |
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David Richard, Photographer
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Sheffield Village/Cleve. | OH | USA | Posted: 2:16 PM on 04.13.09 |
->> Truly a sad day in sports.
Kalas' voiceover work for NFL Films is powerful as well.
He'll be missed. |
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Jeff Fusco, Photographer
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Philadelphia | PA | USA | Posted: 2:24 PM on 04.13.09 |
->> “We have lost our voice.” Phillies President.David Montgomery.
My car radio will never be the same without his great game calling, there is something about listening to a Phillies game on the AM channel that is timeless. He will be greatly missed by all here in Philadelphia. |
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William Guerro, Photographer
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Galloway | NJ | USA | Posted: 4:07 PM on 04.13.09 |
->> Only two words could describe Harry Kalas "Class Act"
I had the pleasure on numerous occasions to have a meal with Mr Kalas in the Phillies Media Dinning Room. The first time he came up behind me and with that striking voice of his I heard "Excuse me Sir do you mind if I sit with you", I turned and looked and and it was Mr Kalas, I had a dumb founded look on my face and told him "Sure it would be an honor".
He didn't know me from Adam but he made it a point to strike up a conversation. During our talk I kept saying "Yes Sir". He told me "please call me Harry". I responded "Yes Sir" and he got a chuckle. I said Mr Kalas being the Baseball Icon that you are and a member of the Hall of Fame in my mind you deserve the respect to be called Mr Kalas and Sir. Again he laughed and said "Thank You". From that time on he always made it a point to say "Hello how you doing" to me. Again to me he was a "Class Act".
Somewhere in Heaven there are going to be some Awesome Baseball games being called with Harry Kalas reunited with his long time pal and partner Richie Ashburn. |
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Mark Sutton, Photographer
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Herndon | VA | USA | Posted: 4:12 PM on 04.13.09 |
->> This definitely is a sad day in Philly. He will be sadly missed. They almost shut down the city when Richie Ashburn passed, so they will probably do the same for Harry.
I remember as a little kid walking with my father from the parking lot to old Connie Mack Stadium listening to the pre-game from radios from the surrounding houses where people were sitting on their steps. The broadcast crew back then was Bill Campbell, By Saam and Richie Ashburn. Then when the Phils moved into the Vet the “Voice” showed up. He had that distinctive voice like another famous Philly voice John Facenda.
I never met him, but I feel just as bad as when I found out the “Zink”, Dave Zinkoff passed away.
To my main man Harry Kalas.
Outta here………………. |
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David Manning, Photographer
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Athens | GA | | Posted: 5:27 PM on 04.13.09 |
->> Just an amazing man to listen to while growing up.
Baseball just won't be the same. |
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Mark Sutton, Photographer
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Herndon | VA | USA | Posted: 5:37 PM on 04.13.09 |
->> William,
I gave you an "Informative" because I didn't know what else to give you. Thank you for sharing that story with us because I never had the chance to meet him. |
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Eileen Blass, Photographer
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Lori M. Nichols, Photographer
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Pilesgrove Twp. | NJ | USA | Posted: 9:19 PM on 04.13.09 |
->> The first time I had the opportunity to shoot a Phillies game, I was up in the press box. While getting rosters and whatnot, out stepped Harry, and I just looked at him and smiled (being a longtime Phillies fan, I was a little awestruck). He returned the smile and asked how I was doing.
I feel fortunate to have met him on a few different occasions. He was a remarkable man, and he will be missed by more than anyone can quite comprehend yet.
Farewell, Harry. |
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Tom Knier, Photographer
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Lancaster | PA | USA | Posted: 9:32 PM on 04.14.09 |
->> What a nice guy. I always was a bit awestruck when I ran into him at a Phillies game, and have a story very similar to William's. It's almost a carbon copy, really, but this one took place at opening day in Pittsburgh a few years back...
I rode the elevator upstairs with him on opening night last week.
He got on, asked how everybody was, and stepped off a few seconds later.
I didn't say anything to him-
Now wish I had.
Philadephia is a hard city to live in and be liked by everybody- but Harry was one of those rare folks that was able to do just that, and the love they felt for him was returned tenfold each time he slid behind the mic.
Goodbye, Harry.
You were a true class act. |
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Colin Lenton, Photographer
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Philadelphia | PA | United States | Posted: 10:47 AM on 04.16.09 |
->> Its been a tough week for us in Philly. He wasn't just the voice of the Phillies, he was the voice of the entire summer.
He will be missed. |
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John Germ, Photographer
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Wadsworth | Oh | USA | Posted: 12:33 PM on 04.16.09 |
->> I wonder if sports programs an radio stations understand and appreciate thw power some of these people hold. When you're blessed with a good radio caller there is nothing better. How many folks here have turned off the volume on a TV to listen to the call of the radio while watching. If you're lucky enough to have one of those talented voices (and lucky enough that the radio delay is tied to the predominant media [satalite vs cable vs antenna] in your area you know what I'm talking about. In my area, after hearing Gib Shanley and then Nev Chandler call Browns games it's painful to my ears to try and listen to the current announcers. And I still love to hear Joe Tait call the Cavs.
Having said all that, I feel sorry for the person that has to take over the duties in Philly. Not a job I would want. |
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