Comments on: BREAKING NEWS: Harry Kalas Dead At 73

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By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:55:27 +0000

The Phillies mashed multiple home runs in their defeat of the Nationals and I spent the day moping on the couch as the announcers paid tribute to the greatest voice in baseball and laid a legend to rest. Summer will not be the same without the voice of Harry the K, and I’m more than thankful that I got to spend the first thirty years of my life listening to him announce the wins and many, many losses of my favorite sports team. Rest in peace Harry…it won’t be the same without you.

By: The Dipsy

The Dipsy — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 23:04:23 +0000

Grrrump, I don’t mean to be contentious at a time like this, but Harry Kalas was to the Phils as Bob Murphy was to the Mets? Ummmmmmmmmm, well, uh, thanks for the thought at least. When Richie and Harry were at their best, there was usually a baseball game going on while the two of them talked.

The Dipsy

By: Johnny Snowden

Johnny Snowden — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:25:00 +0000

My prayers go out to Eileen, Todd, Kane and Brad Kalas and the millions of phillies fans that have been apart of Harry’s family since we first tuned in.

By: Shawn Victorino

Shawn Victorino — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:17:12 +0000

You are going to be missed Harry the K

By: eric

eric — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:15:55 +0000

This really is terrible. I can’t imagine this summer without Harry calling games. Someone made a point today that I thought had some merit, even if it is too soon. Hopefully during their search for someone to sit in Harry’s chair, they give some thought to having his son take over. It was something to see them both call the World Series for a few innings last year. Nobody will ever be able to fill those shoes, but he deserves a look.

RIP Harry.

By: PhillyGirlinMichigan

PhillyGirlinMichigan — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:10:50 +0000

God Bless Mr. Kalas & family…Sad news.

By: Purple Hayes

Purple Hayes — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 21:07:17 +0000

He will be missed. Listened to him call games on the radio in the summers during the 1980s growing up in upstate NY.

By: Amanda Orr

Amanda Orr — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:54:55 +0000

Listening to games will NEVER be the same.

We love you Harry. YOU are the man. RIP

By: Grrrumpy Miner

Grrrumpy Miner — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:50:12 +0000

WOW! I am in stunned disbelief,I never saw this coming.Even as a Mets fan,this shook me to the core.I know there is no best case scenerio in death,but the best case was,he died doing what he loved,there for the Phightin Phils to call a game.Harry Kalas is to the Phillies what Bob Murphy is to my Amazins.God Bless You Harry.

By: whizkidfanatic

whizkidfanatic — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:31:14 +0000

Sincere condolences to the Kalas family and the Phillies extended family.

I first heard the “voice” when he was in Houston as a young announcer. When he got the Phillies job I was happy for him and Phillies fans as I felt he would be a great addition to Phillies broadcasting. He became that and more. I don’t know where the Phils go from here but I have been most fortunate in over 60 years of Phillies fandom to have broadcasters as great as By Saam, Gene Kelly, Whitey Ashburn and Harry Kalas do their turns. That Harry became the greatest of them all is fitting tribute to the man, his family, fans and all in the Phillie family.

By: Chuck P

Chuck P — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:30:00 +0000

A long-tenured HS football coach in my town (Souderton) retired a few years back and one of the assistants (a close friend) thought that it would be cool to have a professional do the voiceover for his highlight video. The first person that came to mind… of course, Harry Kalas. Somehow, he found a number for Harry. Mr. Kalas was happy to help out… he did the entire video and wouldn’t take any money for doing it. A league of his own.

By: I know Sal....

I know Sal.... — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:22:02 +0000

My brother, myself and a friend of ours had the privilege of meeting Harry a number of years back, before a game. We ran up to him as he was entering the Vet. We asked him for his autograph, which he obliged without hesitation and then we asked if he could do a homerun call for us. Again, without hesitation, he proceeded to do a re-creation of a Michael Jack Schmidt homerun call, that will live with me for my entire life. Thank you for that, and the many, many more memories that I have of Phillies baseball Harry. You will be loved and remembered for a lifetime. on behalf of my family our condolescenses go out to the Kalas family.

By: Doug

Doug — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:21:12 +0000

My two favorite memories of Harry were when the Phillies won the National League and the 2008 World Series final out. Phillies games will definitely not be the same without the voice of Harry Kalas

RIP Harry :(

By: Saint Peter

Saint Peter — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:17:39 +0000

Mr. Kalas, we are truly honored to have you.

Together, we will keep watch over your beloved Phils, for all eternity.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:11:09 +0000

whitey, “vuk”, johnny marz, and now harry the k, your all missed and will always be missed.

By: mme36

mme36 — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 20:03:14 +0000

Our house is a house of mourning today. I knew Harry was having some health issues, but losing him is one of those thing you just can’t bear to think about. My one consolation is that somewhere, Harry and Whitey are having a beer, catching up on old times.

Harry, we will miss you. You truly were the voice of the Phillies. May you rest in peace, and may God be with your loved ones.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:59:56 +0000

Phillies games and MLB baseball will never be the same again. My heart and prayers go out to his family and everyone who knew him. Listening to him everygame, I’m just don’t feel the same. I’d like to hear peoples opinion on who should be the main “voice” of the phillies now.

By: Chuck P

Chuck P — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 19:56:21 +0000

How many of you listen to games on the radio when ESPN has the TV rights?

Harry’s in a league of his own… a voice meant for broadcasting.