April 13, 200917 yr Breaking news just reported on ESPN. Harry Kalas, voice of the Phillies, died before today's Phillies-Nationals game. A great voice dead at the age of 73 today.
April 13, 200917 yr Was just about to post this... http://philadelphia.phillies.mlb.com/news/...sp&c_id=phi Phils broadcaster Kalas passes away Long-time announcer collapsed prior to Monday's game By Jeff Seidel / Special to MLB.com 04/13/09 1:40 PM ET WASHINGTON -- Long-time Phillies broadcaster Harry Kalas passed away Monday afternoon after collapsing in the broadcast booth prior to Philadelphia's game at Washington. He was 73. Kalas, the 2002 Ford C. Frick Award winner, was found by Phillies director of broadcasting Rob Brooks and was immediately taken to George Washington Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. He had been broadcasting Phillies game since 1971. Before that, he was an original member of the Houston Astros' broadcast team from 1965-70. Jeff Seidel is a contributor to MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs. R.I.P.
April 13, 200917 yr Author WOW. Such a distinct voice. I think he son does stuff for the rays Yeah, Todd Kalas. He does what Craig Minevini / Frank Forte do for the Marlins.
April 13, 200917 yr he also was the voice for NFL film, and his most memorable call to me was probably when Mike Schmidt hit his 500th HR what a great voice, he died in the broadcast booth, that's probably how he'd have chosen to go out. RIP
April 13, 200917 yr Really sad. I had gotten to like Kalas quite a bit, even when hearing him say something like "Well hit by J-Roll!" against us.
April 13, 200917 yr He was a true legend in his field, to say the least. RIP. I probably should have gone to opening day here in DC...
April 13, 200917 yr Living in Philadelphia, I watched Phillies games all the time. I F*cking loved this guy. Very sad to see him go.
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