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April 13, 2009
Sadly, He's Outta Here: Broadcaster Harry Kalas Dies: Harry Kalas, legendary announcer for the Phillies and the voice of NFL Films, passed away today. He was found passed out in the broadcast booth at Nationals Park, and later died. Tribute to Kalas
posted by TheQatarian to baseball at 02:12 PM - 7 comments
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posted by THX-1138 at 07:20 PM on April 13, 2009
... and Mark Fidrych also died today. About Harry: he was like Vin Scully. He wasn't a showman; he wasn't a bigtime homer -- he just got the job done. He left us doing what he loved, in the booth, preparing for a game. At least he got to live to see the ring ceremony last week. Thank you, Harry!
posted by jjzucal at 07:21 PM on April 13, 2009
Wow. Harry Kalas has been calling Phillies games since before I was born. I can still remember the video of him giddy as a schoolgirl when the Phillies won it all in '80. A class act, a mesmerizing voice, a true fan. I will remember him forever.
posted by DudeDykstra at 08:08 PM on April 13, 2009
Harry may have one of the most played clips: "There it is!" on Michael Jack Schmidt's 500th home run.
posted by jjzucal at 10:04 PM on April 13, 2009
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posted by yzelda4045 at 11:45 AM on April 14, 2009
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posted by irunfromclones at 07:58 PM on April 14, 2009
This is not a good season for baseball so far. First Adenhart, now Harry Kalas. The old adage is that these things run in threes. I hope not.