Harry Kalas, 1936-2009

13 04 2009

Can’t believe it happened. Harry’s gone.  I’ve lived with his voice my entire life, and some have lived with it longer.  Harry Kalas died today in the broadcasting booth prior to the game against the Nationals. I’m remembering so many things, so many calls.   1993, 2008, and a million calls inbetween.  However, he was more than an announcer, he was a part of Philadelphia.
Condolences to his family.

Remembering better days:


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13 04 2009
Threshers Nation

Truly devastating news for the entire world of sports…

13 04 2009
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13 04 2009
Speener

This city will never be the same again.

13 04 2009
Chris

Yeah, it’s sad as hell. I think people will get over hte sadness though, and remember the great calls and times.

16 04 2009
Lottery Larry

“I’ve lived with his voice my entire life, and some have lived with it longer. ”

Some people have lived with his voice longer than their entire life?

:P

It’s going to be really strange to listen to broadcasts this year and “hear” his voice in the background, like a ghost.

16 04 2009
Chris

You ain’t my editor

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