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Found April 13, 2009 on Hot Stove Philly: Yardbarker Blogger Network
Harry Kalas, the Hall of Fame voice of the Phillies, Dead at Age 73
TEAMS: Philadelphia Phillies
PLAYERS: George Washington
Harry Kalas, the Hall of Fame voice of the Philadelphia Phillies, has died. He was 73.

The legendary broadcaster was found unconcious at 12:30 in the press box of Nationals Stadium and was immediately rushed to George Washington University Medical Center, where he died shortly thereafter. The Phillies were notified at 1:20 PM.

"We lost our voice today," [...]

Original Story: http://www.hotstovephilly.com/2009/04... Verified_ybn

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  • CtwentyoneP21 said April 13, 2009

    My thought and prayers go out to the Kalas' family.. Rest in Peace Harry and watch over the Fightin's from above, you will be truly missed!
  • EagleFan113

    EagleFan113 said April 13, 2009

    Harry Kalas is the man im really sad to here this. He was a great guy and voice for the phillies. my thoughts and prays go out to the phillies fans and HIS FAMILY!!

  • flyeaglesfly05 said April 13, 2009

    Such shocking and saddening news. Fortunately, Harry got to see a Phillies World Series Championship in his last full season. RIP Harry you will be missed greatly. The Phillies broadcast will never be the same without you. Lets win again in '09 for Harry!
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    HarryPotter said April 13, 2009

    rest in peace my friend
  • willydee77

    willydee77 said April 13, 2009

    This is truly sad. No Phillies Game will be the same ever again.
  • DTRIK19
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    DTRIK19 said April 13, 2009

    My TV will be on mute for the remainder of the season...won't be the same without him.
  • hoojx34

    hoojx34 said April 13, 2009

    R.I.P.
  • Zukny1

    Zukny1 said April 13, 2009

    This Fxin SUXS! I Will definately miss his knowledge, and commentary.
  • shizz08
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    shizz08 said April 13, 2009

    R.I.P. MR. KALAS YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED.......MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO HIS FAMILY IN THEIR TIME OF SORROW........MAY GOD BLESS AND KEEP THEM!
  • amandax23

    amandax23 said April 13, 2009

    Hard to believe. Listening to games is NEVER going to be the same. Harry, YOU are the man.

  • flyeaglesfly05 said April 13, 2009

    A Legand
  • jarhead21

    jarhead21 said April 13, 2009

    Jason, dont talk **** on harry. Harry was the best, Im glad he got the World Series before he went.
    • JASON323_310

      JASON323_310 replied April 13, 2009

      Who's talking **** my *****? It's obvious that you don't know how to read because I stated that I wasn't talking **** about the dude. Did Kalas call the the comeback game against the Braves? THAT'S ALL I WANT TO KNOW!!
  • jarhead21

    jarhead21 said April 13, 2009

    what is a Legand? He was definately a LEGEND though
    • romorules

      romorules replied April 13, 2009

      What is definately a Legend? It's spelled definitely Einstein. RIP Harry! Phillies fans and all of baseball were lucky to hear this guy broadcast. He will be missed.
  • jarhead21

    jarhead21 said April 13, 2009

    damn............................hahaha whoops, i guess even i make mistakes
    • romorules

      romorules replied April 13, 2009

      We all make them dude. That's why you don't try to show someone up like you did.
  • Punisher453
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    Punisher453 said April 13, 2009

    it will be a sad time for all fans. this year the team must re-pete for harry
  • DeWare

    DeWare said April 13, 2009

    Truly sad to hear. He was one of the best.
  • pearljam134

    pearljam134 said April 13, 2009

    it's going to be a cold summer without his voice.
  • crazyphillyfan
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    crazyphillyfan said April 13, 2009

    Watching the game today didnt have the same feel as it with Harry.
  • jarhead21

    jarhead21 said April 13, 2009

    true. jason, i made the comment after your 1st comment, He might have called the game, he called all of em but he split up the innings with another anounce crew, they alternated from the radio to tv
  • PhillyScott17

    PhillyScott17 said April 13, 2009

    We love u Harry!!!

  • Dugan17 said April 13, 2009

    Rest in Peace. I'm happy that Harry was able to experience the World Series run last year and that those highlight videos will forever bear his name.
  • eaglesfan101

    eaglesfan101 said April 13, 2009

    My dad was born in 1957. His voice was Whitie(Richie Ashborn). I was born in 1995. My voice was Harry. Rest in Peace Harry. Philly will ALWAYS love you.
  • giantsrepeat

    giantsrepeat said April 13, 2009

    I loved his voice on NFL films, he had a voice that you remembered, RIP Harry. Have a cold one with Harry Carey.
  • Johnson7255

    Johnson7255 said April 13, 2009

    i cryed my eyes out for an hour or so
  • I_bleed_green
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    I_bleed_green said April 13, 2009

    Jason...he called every phillies game for the last 37 years. So yes he called the game against the Braves. But he probably wasn't on MLB extra innings.And no he doesnt breathe hard during his telecasts. He's the greatest of all time. RIP HARRY KALAS. I've never listened to the phils games without hearing harrys voice and its gonna be a different feeling watching the games without him. Lord knows Tom McCarthy isn't gonna fill his shoes.
  • fnritedoggie

    fnritedoggie said April 14, 2009

    love u harry visit whity in heaven
  • I_bleed_green
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    I_bleed_green said April 14, 2009

    Harry and Whitey were lightin up a cigar together and watchin the Phils pull out a victory today
  • JASON323_310

    JASON323_310 said April 13, 2009

    I find it funny that seven people gave me the Thumbs Down.. I wasn't trying to be funny or nothing like that, I was just asking a question. I have MLB extra innings and it was my first time ever seeing a Phillies game and the Broadcaster was breathing hella hard. LOL.. I just wanna know if it was indeed Kalas?
    • pearljam134

      pearljam134 replied April 14, 2009

      If you ever watch NFL films, the deep throaty voice that they used was Harry Kalas. I couldn't tell you because we watch it local, and every game was Harry Kalas. He never really breathed heavy but he had a voice that was baseball. If you've ever heard a clip of a guy saying It's Outta Here! It was probably him, or someone copying him. His voice was truly unique... If you had heard it he sounded like no one else. It fits that it's a rainy day in Philly today.
  • birdsrule
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    birdsrule said April 14, 2009

    R.I.P. Harry...R.I.P
  • mom2a2
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    mom2a2 said April 14, 2009

    RIP Harry.
  • terilyns
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    terilyns said April 14, 2009

    This is a very sad time for the Phillies and their fans. For 35 years I listened to Harry call the games and yesterday I listened with a heavy heart. Phillies broadcasts will never be the same. We love you Harry and will miss you deeply. You can now sing High Hopes in heaven with your old pal Whitey.
  • Scottphilly

    Scottphilly said April 14, 2009

    This is a sad time for all Phillies fans, and fans of baseball. Watching that game yestersay was very hard because I found out very, very, early. A friend who works at G.W. called me at 1:40 and I could not believe it. I met Harry Kalas when I was 12 years old because we were playing his sons baseball team and he was a guest annoucer. Listening to him on all the Phillies games since the year I was born, 1971, that has a special place also. He had that soothing call for the game and all of a sudden you hear the crack of the bat "SWING AND A LONG DRIVE.....OUTTA HERE!!!!" You know right now he is up there with his best friend Richie Asburn calling the rest of the season on their way to a back to back Championship. GO PHILLIES and Win this one for Harry!! We will always love you and your family, the Phillies are in ALL of our prayers
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